Innovation Technologist

Introduce Soitec and context of the position:

How does something you do not see improve your daily life? This is what our products do and they are in your smartphones, cars, and connected objects. They make them more efficient and less energy intensive. We are passionate about innovation in technology and proud of the value we create for our customers. At Soitec, we are also in a state of transformation: cultural, managerial and digital. We want to make our company an organization where freedom of action and accountability guide our actions. Do you want to change things or test a new idea? If so, what are you waiting for? It is time to come to Soitec!

What does the job consist?:

Key Responsibilities

1. Characterization Lab Activities – Primary role

Primary role as a key contributor to activities in the Innovation lab (SRP&4PP)

Sample Preparation: Identify products and prepare samples according to established technical instructions, including precise mechanical cutting and polishing.

Measurement Execution: Configure, calibrate, and operate lab equipment to perform high-precision measurements. A primary focus will be on Spreading Resistance Profiling (SRP) and 4-Point Probe (4PP) to characterize semiconductor dopant profiles and resistivity.

Data Integrity: Verify data consistency and conformity, document results accurately within the Manufacturing Execution System (MES), and ensure strict compliance with Statistical Process Control (SPC) guidelines.

2. Prototyping & Fab Support

Lot Execution: Work hand-in-hand with Development Engineers to execute, track, and expedite prototyping lots through the production line.

3. Metrology Development

Data Analysis: Assist Metrology Engineers to interpret complex datasets and troubleshoot measurement anomalies.

4. Documentation & Collaboration

Reporting: Maintain detailed tracking logs of active projects, summarizing lot details, metrics, and experimental outcomes.

System Utilization: Utilize MES-SiView and data collection systems to smoothly execute lab activities supporting both production and innovation projects.

EHS Compliance: Ensure all laboratory activities strictly adhere to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards, including the safe handling of laboratory chemicals.

Requirements & qualifications:

Requirements:

Education: Diploma in Science, Physics, Material Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

Experience: Candidates with 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a semiconductor environment.

Systems: Familiarity with MES-SiView and data collection systems is highly preferred.

Technical Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of physical measurements, SPC methodology, and comfort handling standard laboratory chemicals.

Job Requirements: Key Soft Skills

Highly self-motivated, rigorous, organized, and capable of working independently.

Agile mindset with the ability to pivot between structured production support and dynamic R&D tasks.

Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate across cultures and time zones (specifically with our HQ in France).