Job Description
Master thesis - Shallow Trench Isolation Planarization for 180nm CMOS Technology (m/f/d)
Premstaetten, Austria

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

•    Literature Review:
o    Comparative analysis of colloidal SiO₂, fumed SiO₂, and CeO₂ slurries for STI-CMP including cross-contamination risk mitigation concept for CeO2 slurries
o    Investigation of STI-CMP defectivity, with emphasis on microscratch formation and stress-induced defects
•    Experimental Work and Analysis:
o    Characterization of slurry PSD and zeta potential.
o    CMP processing of blank wafers and patterned short-loop wafers to generate defect and inline thickness data
o    Drive and organization of ceria slurry demonstration with supplier
o    Evaluation of defect and thickness data to identify correlations with slurry properties and CMP settings


Who we are looking for


• Ongoing Master’s studies in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related fields

• Basic knowledge of CMP processes is an advantage

• Independent, structured, and analytical working style

• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group E (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/).


Please contact Marlies Nigitz for further information via marlies.nigitz@ams-osram.com or +43 (3136) 50032853.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.
Information at a Glance
Job ID:  21487
Posting Start Date:  9/30/25
Job Family:  General Functions
Career Level:  Student
Company:  ams-OSRAM AG
Schedules:  Part Time
Work Model:  On-Site
Job Shift:  Flex time
Employment Type:  Temporary
Department:  CSA Process Engineering
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Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.