Process Engineer, Plasma

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize processes on state-of-the-art plasma systems for dry-chemical structuring of optoelectronic components.
• Lead the planning, execution, analysis, and documentation of plasma process development activities.
• Drive continuous process improvement and contribute to next‑generation VCSEL and photodiode technologies.
• Share expertise by training production personnel and transferring developments into international manufacturing environments.
• Collaborate closely with development teams and related frontend engineering departments.
• Identify and evaluate new technologies through external technology scouting to further strengthen our manufacturing capabilities.

Qualifications

• Completed university degree (Master’s or Diploma) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable field.
• Knowledge of plasma technology.
• Experience in modern semiconductor device manufacturing and/or optoelectronics.
• Familiarity with statistical process control.
• Independent, solution‑oriented, and responsible working style.
• Strong teamwork skills and excellent communication abilities.
• Proficient spoken and written English.

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