Master's Thesis: Chip-Level Aluminium Electroplating from Ionic Liquids

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft · Chemnitz · up to 20 hours a week

ThesisGerman needed: fluent

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Key facts

Pay: Paid by a fixed pay scale for assistant staff
Hours: Up to 20 hours a week
Duration: 6 months
Language needed: German and English
Subject you study: Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Surface Engineering, Microsystems Engineering

Investigation of the influence of ethylene glycol and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) on the electrolyte and electrodeposition process
Development and execution of chip-level aluminium electroplating experiments
Use of a potentiostat / galvanostat for electrochemical characterization and process development
Performing electrochemical measurements such as: Cyclic voltammetry (CV), potential / current-controlled deposition experiments, where appropriate, pulse-plating investigations
Investigation of deposition parameters such as potential, current density, deposition time and additive concentration
Investigation of the influence of the electrolyte/additives on deposition quality, morphology, uniformity and adhesion
Systematic documentation and evaluation of experimental results
Preparation of presentations and regular PPT documentation of the experimental work, results and conclusions

Enrolled student in Chemnitz, Mittweida, Freiberg, Dresden, or the surrounding area
Your average grade is 2.0 or better.
You are studying chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, surface engineering, microsystems engineering, or a comparable field of study
Basic knowledge of chemistry as well as a basic understanding of metal deposition and electroplating
Interest in investigating chemical reactions and the behavior of electrolytes
You are enthusiastic about hands-on laboratory work
Good skills in documenting and evaluating experiments
You are known for your ability to work independently, and you are communicative and a team player
You have a good German and English language skills

An exciting and hands-on Master’s Thesis in the field of electrochemistry and microelectronics
A paid student assistant position during your Master’s Thesis
An open, collaborative team and a modern lab environment
Professional guidance and a diverse range of tasks
Flexible working hours that allow you to optimally balance your studies with practical work

Investigation of the influence of ethylene glycol and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) on the electrolyte and electrodeposition process
Development and execution of chip-level aluminium electroplating experiments
Use of a potentiostat / galvanostat for electrochemical characterization and process development
Performing electrochemical measurements such as: Cyclic voltammetry (CV), potential / current-controlled deposition experiments, where appropriate, pulse-plating investigations
Investigation of deposition parameters such as potential, current density, deposition time and additive concentration
Investigation of the influence of the electrolyte/additives on deposition quality, morphology, uniformity and adhesion
Systematic documentation and evaluation of experimental results
Preparation of presentations and regular PPT documentation of the experimental work, results and conclusions

Enrolled student in Chemnitz, Mittweida, Freiberg, Dresden, or the surrounding area
Your average grade is 2.0 or better.
You are studying chemistry, electrochemistry, materials science, surface engineering, microsystems engineering, or a comparable field of study
Basic knowledge of chemistry as well as a basic understanding of metal deposition and electroplating
Interest in investigating chemical reactions and the behavior of electrolytes
You are enthusiastic about hands-on laboratory work
Good skills in documenting and evaluating experiments
You are known for your ability to work independently, and you are communicative and a team player
You have a good German and English language skills

An exciting and hands-on Master’s Thesis in the field of electrochemistry and microelectronics
A paid student assistant position during your Master’s Thesis
An open, collaborative team and a modern lab environment
Professional guidance and a diverse range of tasks
Flexible working hours that allow you to optimally balance your studies with practical work