Microfabrication of Piezoelectric Material Based Resonators

Piezoelectric resonators are key building blocks in a wide range of technologies, from sensing and timing to communication and MEMS applications. Their performance strongly depends not only on the piezoelectric material itself, but also on how the device is designed and fabricated at the microscale. In this master internship, you will have the opportunity to turn piezoelectric thin films into functional microdevices and gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art microfabrication techniques. You will work on the fabrication of piezoelectric resonators and explore how different processing steps influence the final device quality and performance. The project combines materials, microfabrication, and characterization, offering the opportunity to follow the development of a device from fabrication to its final evaluation. Working in a research-driven cleanroom environment, you will contribute to ongoing research while developing practical skills relevant to both academic research and the semiconductor/MEMS industry. Type of internship : Master internship Duration : 6 months Required educational background : Nanoscience & Nanotechnology, Materials Engineering, Physics, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering University promotor : Clement Merckling (KU Leuven) Supervising scientist(s) : For further information or for application, please contact Lorenzo Aime ( Lorenzo.Aime@imec.be ) and Mustafa Yildirim ( Mustafa.Yildirim@imec.be ) The reference code for this position is 2026-INT-251 . Mention this reference code in your application. Imec allowance will be provided for students studying at a non-Belgian university. Applications should include the following information: resume motivation current study Incomplete applications will not be considered