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IMS Nanofabrication

Multibeam mask writers for semiconductor lithography

Technology Application Expert in Semiconductor Industry

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
€60k/yr+ Bonus
Mid
Master's
Vienna, Austria
HybridHybrid schedule: 20% home office; flexible work-from-home options are also mentioned.
Solution EngineeringImplementation & Technical Account Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A master's degree in Physics, Engineering, Mechatronics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • At least three years of relevant technical experience is required; semiconductor-industry experience is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing equipment and processes is required.
  • Experience working with research and development teams and translating customer needs into engineering requirements is required.
  • Experience in technical troubleshooting, root cause analysis, or performance optimization is required.
Responsibilities
  • Analyze customer use cases and translate application requirements into technically feasible product features.
  • Collaborate with Product Management and research and development on feature definitions, priorities, and technical implementation.
  • Drive the development, validation, and rollout of application-related features.
  • Prepare, validate, and support technical demonstrations for customers.
  • Evaluate new features in realistic application scenarios and ensure their technical robustness.
  • Serve as a key interface between customers, on-site teams, Product Management, and Engineering.
  • Support complex troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and product performance optimization.
  • Bring structured customer and application insights into product roadmap and continuous improvement activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with electron-beam, lithography, metrology, inspection, or optical systems is an advantage.
  • International experience is an advantage.

About the company

IMS Nanofabrication designs and sells multi-beam mask writers used in semiconductor lithography. These machines use several precise beams to expose masks that define microchip patterns, supporting customers with installation, service, and ongoing support. The company differentiates itself through deep mechatronics expertise and custom engineering, delivering highly precise, reliable equipment for leading semiconductor manufacturers and research institutions worldwide. Its goal is to provide reliable lithography tools that enable the production of next-generation microchips and to be a trusted partner in the semiconductor industry.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Brunn am Gebirge, Austria

Founded

1985

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What believers are saying

  • SPIE 2026 says MBMW-401 delivers 3.5 µA and sub-20 nm production resolution.
  • IMS presented EUV mask advances for 14A and beyond at Photomask 2026.
  • Market reports still rank IMS as the leading multi-beam mask-writer supplier.

What critics are saying

  • Revelio Labs reports headcount fell 19.9% in 2026 after 2025 reductions.
  • IMS remains dependent on one extreme niche; NuFlare can attack pricing and account control.
  • Any MBMW-401 yield failure at Intel or TSMC would damage ordering for years.

What makes IMS Nanofabrication unique

  • IMS’s MBMW-401 writes 590,000 beams, enabling 14A and beyond masks in 2026.
  • Its customers include Intel, TSMC, Samsung, SK hynix, and Micron.
  • Multi-beam write time stays largely independent of pattern complexity, unlike VSB systems.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Remote Work Options
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Meal Benefits
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Company Social Events
  • Employee Discounts
  • Performance Bonus
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support

Company News

IMS Nanofabrication GmbH
Sep 24th, 2026
History - IMS Nanofabrication GmbH

In 2010, IMS developed the first proof of concept Multi-Beam Mask Writer (MBMW). The mask writer was assembled in Vienna in 2011 and included a CMOS-addressable unit for providing 262,144 programmable electron beams on 6-inch photomasks. This would lay the foundation for a consortium with Intel, TSMC, DNP and Photronics.

6d Online
Sep 12th, 2023
TSMC Buys 10% Stake in IMS Nano from Intel

TSMC has collaborated with IMS Nano since 2012, and this investment is expected to deepen their partnership.

TS2 SPACE
Jul 24th, 2023
Japan Adds Advanced Semiconductor-Manufacturing Equipment to Export Control List

NuFlare Technology, competing with an alliance between JEOL and Ims, provides electron beam devices for photomask tracing.

Business Wire
Jun 28th, 2023
IMS Nanofabrication Announces Equity Funding Round with Intel Capital and Photronics

IMS Nanofabrication AG (www.ims.co.at) announced that it has closed an equity funding round with participation from Intel Capital, Photronics Inc. and

AnandTech
Jun 22nd, 2023
Intel Sells a 20% Stake in Maker of Multi E-Beam Mask Writing Tools

Following the takeover, IMS quadrupled its employee base and manufacturing capabilities and also released three generations of e-beam mask writing products.