General information
Offer title : Research Engineer (M/F) in the development and characterization of micro- and nanostructures in a cleanroom (H/F)
Reference : UMR6174-ROLSAL-002
Number of position : 1
Workplace : BESANCON
Date of publication : 03 September 2025
Type of Contract : IT in FTC
Contract Period : 12 months
Expected date of employment : 1 January 2026
Proportion of work : Full Time
Remuneration : Monthly gross salary: €2,200–2,600, based on experience
Desired level of education : BAC+5
Experience required : 1 to 4 years
BAP : B - Chemical Sciences and Materials Sciences
Emploi type : Thin Layer Materials Development Engineer
Missions
The engineer (M/F) will join a team of engineers, researchers, and PhD students working within the MIMENTO cleanroom, and will operate under the supervision of the head of MIMENTO's nanotechnology resource. He/She will adapt and implement techniques and methods for the structuring of thin films at the sub-micrometer scale, as well as for the structural, physical, chemical, and dimensional characterization of micro- and nanosystems.
Activities
(1) Primary Mission: Management of a SEM-EDS system and characterization equipments (microscopes, profilometers, ellipsometers)
- Perform analyses for internal users and external customers
- Present results in the form of reports
- Train and advise users
- Handle first-level maintenance
- Write user manuals
(2) Secondary Mission: Carry out nanofabrication processes
- Operate nanofabrication instruments: electron beam lithography and dual-beam SEM-FIB
- Optimize and implement high-resolution processes for internal users and external clients
- Contribute to user support and guidance
Skills
- Prior experience in a cleanroom environment is appreciated (lithography, plasma processes, SEM, etc.)
- General knowledge of physics and materials science
- General understanding of the principles behind the techniques used (radiation–matter interaction, properties of thin-film materials, etc.)
- Basic knowledge of related techniques (vacuum systems, instrumentation, etc.)
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Analytical mindset, curiosity, rigor, and patience
- English: Level 2 – reading and speaking comprehension
Work Context
The FEMTO-ST research institute in Besançon (www.femto-st) is recruiting a Research Engineer specialized in cleanroom technology, with a focus on the development and characterization of thin-film materials. The engineer will work within FEMTO-ST's MIMENTO technology facility, which is part of the CNRS national network of the five major academic cleanroom platforms dedicated to micro- and nanotechnologies.
The position is located in a sector under the protection of scientific and technical potential (PPST), and therefore requires, in accordance with the regulations, that your arrival is authorized by the competent authority of the MESR.
Constraints and risks
- Cleanroom work
- Chemicals handling