Metal process engineer
Pubblicato il 24-10-2026 - Experteer Italy in Sassari
As a Metal Process Engineer in STMicroelectronics' Power Front-End Technology R&D;, you will help shape next-generation metal processing and materials solutions. You will work with senior researchers and cross-functional teams to develop, optimize, and transfer processes, driving innovation in advanced manufacturing. You’ll investigate processing–microstructure relationships and contribute to R&D; projects focused on new materials. This role offers hands-on experimentation, analysis, and technical communication in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
- Support development and optimization of metal processing technologies
- Design and execute experiments, including DOE
- Collect, analyze and interpret experimental data
- Perform materials characterization and relate processing to microstructure & properties
- Assist root cause analysis of material/process issues
- Participate in R&D; projects on new materials and manufacturing processes
- Review literature and contribute to technical reports and project reviews
- Collaborate with process engineers, product developers, manufacturing and quality teams
- Support prototype builds and technology demonstrations
- Participate in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Master's Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics or related disciplines
- Knowledge of physical metallurgy and materials science fundamentals
- Familiarity with metal processing technologies and manufacturing principles
- Experience with materials characterization techniques
- Statistical data analysis and experimental methodology
- Thermodynamics, kinetics and phase transformations
- Mechanical properties and microstructure characterization
- Basic data analysis tools (Excel, MATLAB, JMP, Python, or equivalent)
- Hands-on research or lab experience
- Knowledge of Metallography, SEM/EDS, XRD, mechanical testing, surface characterization
- Experience with DOE and scientific writing/presentations
- Basic understanding of semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace or advanced manufacturing applications