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Thin Film Expert – MEMS Process & Deposition Technologies

Confidential company · Dresden · Posted Jun 18, 2026

Public summary

Join a leading sensor technology company specializing in MEMS-based solutions for consumer electronics. As a Thin Film Expert, contribute to the expansion of a 300 mm semiconductor manufacturing line by developing and implementing innovative thin-film processes for advanced sensor applications. Collaborate with research institutes and equipment suppliers to transfer MEMS processes from research to high-volume production in a highly automated environment. Work within an interdisciplinary team ensuring process integration and manufacturing alignment. This role requires a Master’s degree or PhD in engineering or natural sciences and strong expertise in semiconductor process technology.

Location and work setup

Location
Dresden
Remote status
Hybrid
German requirement signal
Unclear
Detected job language
English

Responsibilities

Develop, adapt, and implement novel thin-film processes and technologies such as evaporation, CVD, and ALD for MEMS sensor applications on 300 mm wafers. Manage the transfer of new MEMS processes and equipment from research to automated production lines. Build collaborations with research institutes and equipment suppliers to support industrialization and volume manufacturing. Lead feasibility studies, economic evaluations, and cost assessments of new processes and equipment. Plan, execute, and evaluate experiments, coordinating analyses with manufacturing and process integration teams. Act as a key expert within an interdisciplinary team, collaborating closely with front-end manufacturing and process integration.

Qualifications

Several years of relevant professional experience or a PhD in semiconductor technology, surface physics, surface chemistry, or process engineering. Strong understanding of physical principles and semiconductor manufacturing. Knowledge of analytical techniques like ellipsometry, XPS, and surface energy measurements is advantageous. Excellent English language skills are required; German is beneficial. Completed university studies (Master's, Diploma, or PhD) in engineering, physics, chemistry, material science, or related fields. Enthusiastic, creative, assertive, and able to work systematically and effectively under pressure with strong teamwork skills.

Skills

thin-film process development MEMS technology evaporation CVD ALD semiconductor manufacturing surface physics surface chemistry process engineering analytical techniques ellipsometry XPS surface energy measurements data analysis statistical methods project management