Equipment Engineer (m/f/d) - Start Date: 1 October 2026

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) is a joint venture between four technology leaders, TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP, to establish a state-of-the-art semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe. ESMC represents our shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem.

To help us build the foundation of our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate:

At ESMC, the Equipment Engineer supports the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment. As part of a high-volume 24/7 fab operation, the role focuses on ensuring tool performance, improving uptime, reducing defects, and supporting stable production. The position requires openness to scheduled and occasional shift work, on call duty, includes an initial induction and training period in Dresden of one month, followed by one year of on-the-job training in Taiwan.

If you are interested in advancing your career in semiconductor manufacturing, learning from one of the world’s leading semiconductor companies, and joining an international and diverse team on a unique learning journey, apply now with your English CV.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain equipment performance in a cleanroom environment to support stable, high-quality production.
2. Handle on-duty tasks and perform fundamental alarm troubleshooting.
3. Install and qualify new tool sets according to project plans and schedules.
4. Identify root causes and solve critical equipment issues.
5. Improve tool uptime and availability while driving defect reduction.
6. Identify and pursue opportunities for hardware capability enhancement.
7. Build defense and monitoring systems to prevent equipment failures and performance loss.
8. Manage vendor relationships and act as module liaison with facilities, vendors, and manufacturing shift personnel.
9. Support scheduled night shifts, evening shifts, weekend work, on-duty assignments, and on-call duties as required in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment.

Job Qualifications

1. Legally eligible to work in Germany.
2. Available for approximately one year of on-the-job training in Taiwan.
3. Open for scheduled and occasional shift work, on call duty.
4. Degree in electronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanics, mechatronics, material engineering, or an equivalent field.
5. Practical experience in a mechanical or equipment-related field.
6. Understanding of technical documentation and schematics.
7. Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing is a plus.
8. Fluent in English with good command of German.
9. Hands‑on working attitude with an open mindset.
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
11. Able to perform physical work on tools in a cleanroom environment.

Start Date: This role is planned to commence on October 1, 2026, in Dresden. Depending on your needs and timeline preferences, January 1, 2027, can be considered as an alternative start date.

Onboarding and International Training: The first month of your employment will be spent in Dresden. Following this initial onboarding, training, and integration with your new team members, you will travel to Taiwan for a one-year on-the-job training and knowledge transfer program. Your training in Taiwan will involve close collaboration with experienced TSMC engineering teams. You may also receive additional training and support at TSMC’s state-of-the-art Newcomer Training Center in Taichung.

Training Logistics: For employees requiring accommodation during the first month in Dresden, and who reside more than 90 minutes away, ESMC will organize appropriate temporary lodging. This provision does not apply to employees who establish a residential address in Dresden (e.g., to expedite work permit procedures away from their original place of residence) or who terminate a personal lease contract in Dresden prior to their planned departure to Taiwan. Furthermore, ESMC will organize and provide air and ground transportation from Dresden to Taichung (Taiwan) and back at the conclusion of the training. Accommodation in Taiwan will be provided in one of TSMC’s modern and comfortable company dormitories.

Role Requirements and Expectations: This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to TSMC’s world-leading advanced manufacturing practices and actively contribute to building ESMC from the ground up. As a start-up organization, ESMC offers the opportunity to play an active role in shaping the company’s culture, future organization and ways of working. Candidates should be comfortable in a dynamic environment where certain operational details such as processes, documentation, shift structures, will continue to evolve during the ramp-up phase. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong growth mindset, a positive attitude, and a long-term perspective.

Each journey starts with a first step.

Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world.

Behind the world’s most advanced technology are real people with real passion.

Our success is fueled by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust (ICIC).

At ESMC we believe in the power of inclusive leadership and passion. We demonstrate this in our commitment to our people vision: create an inclusive environment to inspire passion and enable the best in YOU.

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