Westerndigital

Process Engineer, Plasma (m/f/d)

Ulm, BW, Germany · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerWesterndigital
LocationUlm, BW, 89, Germany
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted1 month ago

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.

What We Are Looking For

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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