Technology Expert In Thin-film Magnetic Inductor

Huawei's Munich Research Center is responsible for advanced technology research, architectural development, design and strategic engineering of our products.

Huawei Munich Research Center (MRC) is looking for a technology expert in the topic of thin-film magnetic inductors to optimize next-generation integrated power supply. Thin film magnetic material innovation, Inductor design, MEMS-based fabrication, thermal, stress, and heterogeneous integration, are important issues in the development of high performance inductors. I hope you will join our team to explore advanced thin-film inductors.

Join us as a

Technology Expert In Thin-film Magnetic Inductor (m/f/d)

Your mission

1. Magnetic Thin-Film Inductor Design & Simulation

• Develop electromagnetic models (Maxwell, HFSS, COMSOL) for tens of MHz-range inductors, optimizing for inductance, Q-factor and current density et al.
• Break Snoek’s limit via novel nano-laminated structures (e.g., CoFeB/SiO₂, CTZ-CZTO).

2. Magnetic Film Sputtering & Material Engineering

• Optimize PVD processes (DC/RF sputtering) for amorphous&nanocrystalline soft magnetic films (e.g., CoZrTa, nanogranular films).
• Engineer dielectric interlayers (SiO₂, Al₂O₃, CZTO) via reactive sputtering (O₂/Ar plasma) or ceramic target deposition.
• Characterize film properties: μ_r (permeability), ρ (resistivity), H_c (coercivity) using VSM, FMR, TEM.

3. MEMS-Based Inductor Fabrication

• Drive patterning processes: PI pattern design:Wings with gentler slopes and DRIE (for high-aspect-ratio vias).
• Develop etch recipes for magnetic alloys (e.g., Cl₂/BCl₃ IBE) with different sidewall angles.
• Implement planarization (CMP) and stress management for multilayer stacks (up to 10 layers).
• Chemical and Electroplating Copper Process

4. 3D Integration & Advanced Packaging

• Integrate thin-film inductors with TSV (Through-Silicon Via) and wafer-level packaging (Fan-Out, CoWoS).
• Solve EMI/thermal challenges in power delivery networks (e.g., magnetic shielding using metals).

Your areas of expertise

• With education background in magnetics, microelectronics, nanotechnologies, physics of semiconductor, or other related domains.
• The candidate should have a solid knowledge in the following areas: magnetic materials, electromagnetic simulation, semiconductors and innovative materials, nano-/micro-fabrication process (FEOL, BEOL), heterogeneous integration, 3DIC packaging, optoelectronic components, device thermal dissipation management, back-end test, etc.
• Fluency in oral and written English is a must. Speaking German or Chinese is a plus, but not necessary.
• The candidate needs to show keen insight and analytical ability in the areas and have strong self-learning capabilities.
• Business trips in Germany and other European countries are required, mainly for conferences and seminars.

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Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.
• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.
• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face-to-face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.
• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.
• Self-responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.

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