Project Manager for chip packaging – DTU Nanolab

At DTU Nanolab we are expanding our activities with a process line for chip packaging and are thus looking for a project manager who will take responsibility for setting up such a facility. DTU Nanolab is among the world’s best-equipped open access facilities within nanofabrication and characterization. We are located at and fully owned by the Technical University of Denmark just north of Copenhagen. A new packaging line will be an integrated part of the open access facility enabling in-house finalization of micro- and nano fabricated chips as interconnected and encapsulated components.

The primary areas of responsibility of the project manager will be to:

• Take part in identifying and installing the relevant tools required for precise interconnection of semiconductors, photonic and quantum components.
• Plan and implement state-of-the art backend process lines aligned with user needs and research trends.
• Establish procedures for user training, equipment maintenance, process development and knowledge sharing in collaboration with the technical and administrative staff at DTU Nanolab.

The project manager position requires a high level of organizational skills. There are many stakeholders to relate to, i.e. customers, users, technical staff and equipment providers. 

You should have a university degree in science or engineering within a relevant field, such as Micro/Nanofabrication, Physics, Photonics or similar.

Furthermore, we expect you to have some of the following skills:

• Hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge of backend processes such as wire bonding, optical connection, flip chip bonding, fine placing, encapsulation materials and interposer technology. 
• Previous experience with equipment procurement and installation.
• Project management skills in infrastructure or facility projects.
• An open mind and curiosity towards novel ideas and methods within device packaging.
• The ability to actively communicate with people from different organizational entities.
• Excellent in oral and written English, working knowledge of Danish is an advantage

Initially, there is no direct personnel leadership involved in this position (we expect however significant growth in this area). 

What we offer in return:
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international atmosphere with the focus on research, development, innovation, and user support for the benefit of the surrounding community. We have an informal and welcoming work atmosphere with a general positive and humorous attitude where commitment is essential. Our approach to planning and conducting tasks is team oriented with focus on a well develop social work environment. We offer great flexibility in the position and expect similar flexibility from you.

Salary and appointment terms
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). 

The position is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible, preferably no later than Marts 2025 or according to mutual agreement. 

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Application and contact
Please submit your online application no later than Sunday, 5 January 2025 (23:59 Danish time) . Open the “Apply now” link, fill out the form and attach your motivated application, CV and exam certificates. 

If you would like additional information about the position, please contact Karen Birkelund, Head of Lithography and Wet Chemistry, [email protected] . Read more about DTU Nanolab at www.nanolab.dtu.dk.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Nanolab is a common infrastructure and research facility located at and fully owned by the Technical University of Denmark, DTU. The core facilities consist of a large cleanroom and a state-of-the-art electron microscopy center. The research activities carried out at DTU Nanolab span from nano- and microfabrication with Silicon-based materials, carbon and polymers to the highly sophisticated analysis of nanoscale materials in hard and soft matter. 

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