At IMS Nanofabrication, we shape the future — one nanometer at a time. Headquartered in Austria, with subsidiaries in Vienna, Taiwan, South Korea, and the USA, we are a global leader in semiconductor technology. Our cutting-edge mask writers power the world's most advanced chip manufacturing, making high-performance smartphones, PCs, and data centers possible. By pushing the boundaries of nanofabrication, we enable innovation at the smallest scale — driving progress on a global level.
Job DescriptionAre you passionate about cutting-edge semiconductor technology and want to work in an environment where software meets hardware at the highest level? As part of our software support team at IMS, you will be responsible for deploying and integrating our multi-beam mask writer software in high-tech fabrication plants around the world — directly at the sites of the world's leading chip manufacturers. You will continuously support the automation and optimization of these tasks, drive project ownership, and contribute to improving our tools and processes. If you thrive in hands-on, international environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you.
Your responsibilities:
- Deploy and integrate our multi-beam mask writer software at IMS and on customer sites
- Prepare tool-specific configurations and perform regular software and configuration upgrades on customer and IMS tools and testbenches
- Conduct FAT (factory acceptance tests) including full documentation
- Troubleshoot issues by analyzing data, identifying root causes, and proposing solutions
- Report troubleshooting activities, observations, test outcomes, and proposed solutions via Jira ticketing system
- Provide expert support to onsite engineers
- Drive ongoing improvement, automation, and optimization of team tasks
- Collaborate closely with R&D engineers and other stakeholders to develop best solutions
- Create technical documentation
- Take ownership of projects and work independently
- Fulfill on-call duties (one weekend every two months)
- A technical degree (e.g., computer science, electrical engineering, physics) or at least 3 years of relevant technical experience
- Very good knowledge of Linux-based operating systems (understanding of system architectures)
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals
- Analytical thinking and the ability to tackle complex challenges
- Resilience and the ability to perform well under pressure
- Flexibility and willingness to travel a few times per year (up to one month per trip)
- A hands-on mentality and customer-oriented thinking
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
- Very good spoken and written English
- Willingness to work in a clean room environment
- Git experience is of advantage
- Basic knowledge of Python or other programming languages would be beneficial
- Basic data base skills are also a plus
What you can look forward to:
- Travel: The chance to travel to international branches and customer sites
- Leading Edge & High-Tech: The privilege of working in high-tech fabs at the world's leading chip manufacturers. Gain deep knowledge of our multi-beam mask writer hardware and software architecture through deployments, integration, and troubleshooting.
- Career & Development: Exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally - in an international environment
- Team Culture: Dynamic, collegial and open to new ideas - together we are writing the future
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours, the option to work from home and workation
- Catering: Subsidized canteen, fresh fruit and drinks right in the office
- Mobility: Shuttle bus for a comfortable journey, free parking spaces, e-charging stations for cars and motorcycles, bicycle parking spaces with e-bike charging station
- Health & well-being: Company doctor and psychologist - support for your health
- Bonus program: All employees benefit from our success - together we achieve more
- Job bike: Environmentally friendly commuting and staying fit - with us you can lease your bike at a reasonable price
- Events & team building: Summer party, business run, cool team events - we celebrate our successes together
- Employee discounts: From car washes to wellness days - benefit from many discounts
With us you will receive an attractive annual gross salary from 50.000,- € (plus bonus, KV Metallgewerbe). Depending on your experience, this can also be higher.
No matter where you are from, how you live, what you believe in - we look forward to receiving your application! What counts for us is the person, not the label. That's why we welcome your unique perspective.
We are committed to equal opportunities and want all applications to be assessed with an open mind. You are welcome to remove your personal information such as age, origin etc. from your CV. We don't need a photo either. This way we can concentrate on the essentials: your qualifications and experience!
Skills Required
- Technical degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, or at least three years of relevant technical experience
- Very good knowledge of Linux-based operating systems and system architectures
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals
- Analytical problem-solving ability
- Resilience and ability to work effectively under pressure
- Willingness to travel a few times per year, for up to one month per trip
- Hands-on mentality and customer-oriented approach
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Proactive approach and ability to work independently
- Very good spoken and written English
- Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment
- Git experience
- Basic knowledge of Python or another programming language
- Basic database skills
What We Do
IMS Nanofabrication GmbH is an Austrian business and the global technology leader for multi-beam mask writers. Our customers are the largest chip manufacturers in the world, who rely on IMS' technology to produce current and future chip generations. Our innovative multi-beam writers play a key role in chip manufacturing and provide significant added value to the semiconductor industry. They are continually customized and refined by an interdisciplinary team, in line with the latest market demands. Over the last ten years, we have perfected our electron-based multi-beam technology. The first generation of systems (MBMW-101 – 1st generation Multi-Beam Mask Writer) is successfully operating all over the world. The 2nd generation Multi-Beam Mask Writer, MBMW-201 has entered the mask writer market in Q1 2019 for the 5nm technology node. At IMS, our know-how is shaped by a diverse team of experts from a multitude of disciplines, such as physics, electronics, development, project management, supply chain management, production, service and administration. “Our multi-beam technology is the key to the evolution of the semiconductor industry.” Dr. Elmar Platzgummer, CEO Get started with one of Austria's most innovative companies. Are you looking for new challenges in a globally acting high-tech company? Would you like to work in a multi-disciplinary and international team? As the “hidden champion” of the semiconductor industry, IMS specializes in innovation for the nanotechnology sector. This technology is of high strategic importance for the world’s leading chip manufacturers and a pivotal tool for the production of today’s and tomorrow’s chip generations.
