We’re Hiring: Process Development Engineer (ALD)

ADVA Business Unit | Spatial ALD Team
📍 Espoo, Finland

 Are you excited by ultra-fast thin-film deposition and hands-on process development at the edge of what’s technically possible?

At Beneq, a global leader in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), we’re looking for a Process Development Engineer to join our ADVA Business Unit, working in the Spatial ALD team. This team is behind some of Beneq’s most advanced platforms, including the C2R™ - the world’s fastest commercial ALD system, delivering deposition speeds up to 20× faster than conventional ALD.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of next-generation spatial ALD process development, turning breakthrough concepts into scalable, high-performance solutions for demanding semiconductor applications worldwide.

Your Role at Beneq

As a Process Development Engineer in the Spatial ALD team, you will support the development, optimization, and implementation of high-throughput spatial ALD processes. You’ll work hands-on in a cleanroom environment, design and execute experiments, analyze data, and collaborate closely with engineering, product, and customer-facing teams to push the limits of ALD speed, quality, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, test, and optimize spatial ALD processes in line with business needs and technology roadmaps

• Execute process validation, data analysis, and documentation of results and best practices

• Prepare work instructions, plans, and reports for internal and customer use

• Contribute to innovation and continuous improvement, including new materials, methods, and process concepts

• Maintain ALD and metrology equipment and ensure a clean, safe cleanroom environment

What We’re Looking For

• University degree in Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field is preferred

• 3+ years of experience in cleanroom-based process development or experimental work

• Experience in thin-film deposition, especially optical coatings or semiconductor processing; ALD experience is a strong plus

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Fluent written and spoken English

Why Beneq?

At Beneq, you’ll work on state-of-the-art spatial ALD technology with real impact in a global high-tech environment. You’ll be part of a highly skilled, collaborative team developing some of the fastest and most advanced ALD systems on the market, where innovation, ownership, and continuous learning are truly valued.

Interested? Here’s What to Do Next

If you’re excited about joining our Spatial ALD team in Espoo, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application, including your CV, via our recruitment portal by March 13, 2026. Interviews may begin during the application period.

For more information about the role, feel free to contact Achilleas Achilleos, Head of Product Line, Spatial ALD
📞 +358 45 1090329
📅 February 20th at 09:30–11:30am EEST or February 27th at 09:30–11:30am EEST or March 6th at 09:30-11:30am EEST

Beneq is the home of atomic layer deposition. Our mission is to be dedicated to the success of the More-than-Moore device makers by delivering best in class, innovative, and flexible ALD equipment and service solutions. In 1984, we established the world’s first industrial production using ALD. Today, we lead the market with products for semiconductor device fabrication, R&D, and varied ALD solutions. We operate globally and employ 170+ people on three continents. We are a unique employer that combines the hands-on, dynamic mindset of a fast-growth startup with the solid funding and resources of a larger enterprise. Beneq’s team of engineers and experts are committed to delivering world class ALD solutions and enabling technology mega trends through advanced solutions. Beneq is headquartered in Finland with legal entities in the USA and Japan.