Senior Process Development Engineer, ANFF-QLD

• Australian National Fabrication Facility- Queensland (ANFF-Qld) based at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN)

• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position through to 30 June 2028, with possibility of extension

• Base salary will be in the range $113, $127, % Superannuation (HEW Level 8)

• Based at our vibrant St Lucia Campus

The ANFF-Qld Facility is seeking to appoint a Senior Process Development Engineer (Photolithography and Device Fabrication) to join our high-performing team at ANFF-Qld. In this role, you will play a lead role in photolithography process development, mask layout and device fabrication, and contribute to advancing fabrication workflows for emerging micro/nanoscale devices.

You will be responsible for developing, optimising, and maintaining photolithography and wet etching processes and systems, supporting advanced device prototyping, and delivering expert user training.

The role includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, participation in facility R&D initiatives, and hands-on involvement with complex fabrication and characterisation workflows.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Technical Expertise in Photolithography and Device Fabrication:
  Demonstrated extensive hands-on experience with photolithography systems (e.g. mask aligners, steppers, spin coaters), including process optimisation, multi-layer alignment, resist handling, and troubleshooting. Proven ability to develop and implement reliable photolithographic process flows for microfluidics, MEMS, or semiconductor device applications in a cleanroom environment.

• Experience in Micro/Nanofabrication and Multistep Process Integration: Strong knowledge of nanofabrication processes including deposition, dry /wet etching, surface preparation, bonding, and device packaging. Ability to design and optimise end-to-end fabrication workflows for prototyping and advanced research applications.

• Proficiency in Design Tools and Mask Layout: Proficiency in device and mask layout design using CAD/EDA software such as AutoCAD, L-Edit, KLayout, or Mentor Graphics. Experience interpreting device designs and integrating them into compatible lithographic processes.

• Knowledge of Analytical and Characterisation Tools: Demonstrated experience using metrology and characterisation tools (e.g. optical microscopy, profilometry, ellipsometry, SEM, AFM) to evaluate process outcomes and ensure fabrication quality and reproducibility.

• Ability to Support Multidisciplinary Research and Provide User Training:
  Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience supporting academic and industry researchers. Proven ability to deliver technical training, prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs), and provide expert process advice in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

• Safety, Maintenance, and Cleanroom Operations: Sound knowledge of WHS practices in cleanroom environments. Demonstrated ability to maintain and troubleshoot fabrication equipment, manage documentation, and contribute to a culture of safety, cleanliness, and operational excellence.

ANFF-Qld is a not-for-profit research infrastructure facility established under the National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS). ANFF is a network of eight nodes distributed across Australia, supported by over $200 million in investment in equipment, infrastructure, and personnel.

The Queensland Node (ANFF-Qld) is a state-of-the-art fabrication facility specialising in microfluidics, organic electronics and optoelectronics, biomaterials, novel semiconductor materials, and characterisation. Its facilities are located within the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and the Centre for Organic Photonics & Electronics (COPE) at The University of Queensland, as well as the Queensland Microtechnology Facility (QMF) at Griffith University. ANFF-Qld also facilitates access to other ANFF sites across Australian universities.

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave

• 17% superannuation contributions

• 17.5% annual leave loading

• Access to flexible working arrangements including flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family

• UQ Study for Staff

• On campus childcare options

• Affordable parking (from just $6.15 a day)

• Salary packaging options

• Completion of postgraduate qualifications in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Microelectronics, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, coupled with extensive experience in photolithography and nanofabrication processes; or an equivalent combination of relevant education, experience, and/or training.

• Extensive experience in micro- and nanofabrication, with advanced knowledge and hands-on expertise in photolithography (Mask aligners, Direct Laser Writer, hot embosser, resists, developers etc.) and associated device fabrication techniques.

• Demonstrated experience in 2D/3D device layout and mask design using tools such as KLayout, AutoCAD, Mentor Graphics, L-Edit, or similar EDA/CAD platforms.

• Proven expertise in developing and optimising multi-step microfabrication workflows, with a strong focus on photolithography integration alongside thin film deposition (e.g. sputtering, e-beam evaporation), dry/wet etching, and bonding processes.

• Hands-on experience in wet etching processes and systems, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, precise chemical handling, material compatibility, and control of etch uniformity and process reliability.

• Proficiency in characterisation techniques relevant to device fabrication, including profilometry, ellipsometry, SEM, AFM, surface roughness measurement, and optical microscopy

• Experience working with Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) systems and process development is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with advanced fabrication techniques such as nanoimprint lithography, soft lithography, or nano 3D printing is an advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt and troubleshoot processes and equipment issues independently.

• Experience supporting collaborative research projects and working with diverse stakeholders in a technical service or R&D environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to user engagement, training delivery, and safety leadership in shared-use environments.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check, education check, mandatory immunisations etc.

You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.

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All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the 'About You' section

• Resume

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don't meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

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Applications close 22 June 2025 at 11.00pm AEST. Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for the last week of June.