Engineer (m/w/d) - Characterisation

Job Description

For our location in Freiburg in Breisgau, we are looking for an Engineer (m/f/d) - Characterisation.

At NexWafe, we are developing a pioneering process to produce silicon wafers for PV appliances with fewer process steps, resulting in significant savings in production costs, energy consumption and CO??? emissions. As an Engineer (m/f/d) - Characterisation you have the unique opportunity to actively contribute to the commercialisation of this breakthrough technology. Join our global team, shape the future of renewable energy and discover your career opportunities at NexWafe.

Your Mission

• Manage characterisation tools:
  • Provide training to operators and engineers
  • Ensure uptime and ease of use
  • Troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Develop and improve data analysis routines for characterisation data of Epiwafers and intermediate products
• Coordinate wafer analysis activities at external laboratories, including:
  • Sample selection
  • Data analysis
  • Internal and external communication
• Research and implement new characterisation techniques that deliver added value, cost savings, or faster turnaround
• Plan, execute, and analyse internal characterisation tasks
• Monitor and control wafer characterisation data
• Prepare regular technical reports on internal and external characterisation results
• Support engineering teams in data-driven decision-making

Your profile

• Degree in science or engineering (physics, materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent).
• Knowledge of and experience with characterisation methods commonly used in the semiconductor industry is required.
• Good skills in data visualisation.
• Material knowledge of silicon is desired.
• Thorough and structured work approach.
• Fluency in English; German is a plus.
• Industrial experience a plus.
• Experience in handling wafers is beneficial.
• General laboratory experience is preferred.
• Silicon photovoltaic experience is a plus.

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.

Your Contact Person

*Please attach your CV in English