Process Engineer (f/m/d)

Intro

For our location in Freiburg in Breisgau, we are looking for a Process Engineer (f/m/d). In this role, you will be part of the team responsible for translating process development requirements into fully functioning production tools.
Your focus will be on wet chemical etching equipment, where your creative engineering ideas and hands‑on approach will help solve complex technical challenges in a highly customized machine environment. You will drive improvements, own key tools, and play a vital role in shaping next‑generation wet chemistry and CVD equipment.
Join our global team, shape the future of renewable energy and discover your career opportunities at NexWafe.

Your Mission

Core Responsibilities

• Act as the technical owner for existing wet chemical etching tools at our Freiburg site.
• Translate process development requirements into robust machine concepts and functional tool designs.
• Lead and support the commissioning and acceptance of new equipment.

Operational Tasks

• Write technical specifications for wet chemical etching tools and negotiate requirements with equipment vendors.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate experiments focused on improving tool performance, process stability, and product quality.
• Develop new design concepts for wet chemical and CVD tools to enhance throughput, quality, or cost efficiency.
• Conduct literature reviews on process conditions, hardware design principles, and material selection.
• Analyze machine and process data to identify improvement opportunities and drive optimization initiatives.
• Validate simulation results through experimental comparison and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to other project areas as needed.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Chemical/Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally in equipment or process engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with the design or operation of wet chemical etching tools.
• Strong understanding of heat and mass transfer principles.
• Preferably, experience in evaluating and interpreting complex datasets.
• Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken), German is a plus.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new topics, such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
• Structured working style, problem-solving mindset, and ability to prioritize tasks.

Why us?

A diverse team: Short decision‑making processes, flat hierarchies and collaboration with experts from different areas await you.

A diverse and exciting job: A company that contributes to the commercialisation of environmentally friendly solar energy with a low carbon footprint.

Stability with a certain degree of flexibility: A permanent position with flexible working hours

Attractive remuneration programme: An attractive salary, a company pension scheme and profit‑sharing for employees.

Healthy balance: Take your physical and mental health to the next level with an annual health budget and a HanseFit membership!

Expand your language skills: Optimise your career prospects with the English and German courses offered.

At NexWafe, we're striving to set a new standard for the future of photovoltaic wafer production. The need for efficient, affordable and cleanly produced solar technology has never been greater – we're rising to meet that challenge.