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As Engineering Lead for Materials & Device Fabrication, you will play a central technical and coordination role within the NanoIC program, with clear responsibility for engineering delivery and team leadership. This role has a strong expectation of continued hands-on engagement in process development and fabrication activities. You will work directly in the lab on key deposition, etch, lithography, and metrology tools, and act as a technical bridge between the NanoIC research activities and the fabrication environment. Reporting to the Head of the Process and Product Development Group, you will lead and develop a team of 3–4 engineers delivering fabrication capability and day-to-day execution for the NanoIC program. Your responsibilities will include support planning, conducting and optimizing experiments, managing workflow and priorities across teams, ensuring high-quality process execution and documentation discipline, and contributing to continuous improvement of fabrication strategies, tool utilisation, and engineering standards. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer with a blend of hands-on expertise, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to lead a team and coordinate complex activities across multiple stakeholders. Industry experience is highly appreciated.
Job Responsibility:
Engineering Leadership & Team Development
Technical Execution (Hand on Leadership)
Leading Integration & Fabrication
Project Coordination
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
People Leadership & Team Development
Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system and the required Health and Safety standards
Carry out any additional duties as may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post
Requirements:
Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or equivalent
7+ years’ hands-on experience in semiconductor or advanced materials processing environments post degree
Demonstrated experience with deposition (ALD, CVD, PVD) and dry/wet etch processes
Familiarity with metrology and inspection tools (e.g., SEM, ellipsometry, profilometry)
Demonstrated experience in statistical methods for process development
Experience in device integration and process development for advanced IC or MEMS fabrication
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop engineers (line management or clear team leadership responsibility)
Strong organizational and coordination skills, with proven ability to manage complex schedules and experiment workflows across stakeholders
Excellent communication skills with ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and partner-facing environments
Nice to have:
Work experience in the private sector (semiconductor industry, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, etc.)
Strong commitment to safety and quality, with ability to ensure team compliance with established standards
Track record of technical documentation and procedural improvements
Experience working in shared fab environments with multiple tool owners and stakeholders
What we offer:
Continuous Learning: Strong support for formal training, further study and professional development
Interdisciplinary Environment: Where academia, industry, and innovation intersect - supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and expert knowledge
Blended Working: Flexibility to work remotely and on-site, where the role allows
Comprehensive Benefits: Access to UCC pension, long-term illness benefit, life assurance, and more
Equity & Inclusion: Athena Swan Bronze award holder, with ongoing initiatives led by a dedicated People and Culture team to ensure equity for all
Core Values: A culture grounded in Ambition, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, and Integrity
Entrepreneurial Spirit: A proactive, innovation-driven environment that welcomes entrepreneurial and creative thinkers, including those with start-up experience
Supportive Onboarding: Structured induction and mentoring to help new hires integrate and thrive
Vibrant Culture: A collaborative, people-first workplace with a strong sense of community