Senior Engineer (m/f/d)

At NexWafe, we are developing a pioneering process to produce silicon wafers with fewer process steps, resulting in significant savings in production costs, energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.

For our location in Freiburg in Breisgau, we are looking for a skilled Senior Engineer (m/f/d) to join our ProCon Engineering Team and help drive the transition from R&D to pilot production for our APCVD tool.

Join our global team, help shape the future of renewable energy, and explore exciting career opportunities at NexWafe!

Your Mission

• Lead the development and optimization of the APCVD pilot production tool and processes.
• Plan, execute, and analyze experiments to improve process stability, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Develop and continuously improve work instructions, SOPs, and documentation for pilot and production use.
• Collaborate closely with the design engineering team to identify and implement machine improvements.
• Interface with the characterization team to validate process results and drive data-based decision-making.
• Work with the maintenance team to resolve technical issues across equipment and process levels.
• Ensure alignment with safety, quality, and operational standards throughout development activities.

Your profile

• Degree in Physics, Chemistry, or related field.
• 6–8 years of industrial experience as a production engineer or R&D specialist.
• Strong background in one or more deposition technologies: ALD, CVD, PECVD, epitaxy.
• Clear and effective communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Fluent in English; German 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.