About this role
At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.
Job Overview We are looking for a highly motivated Process and Equipment Engineer (m/f/d) to take technical ownership of assigned Lithography and Wet Etching processes and related manufacturing equipment. The role covers process control, recipe optimization, tool qualification, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with R&D, Maintenance, Quality, Production, global engineering teams, and equipment suppliers to ensure process stability, yield, equipment performance, and cost efficiency.
Job Requirements Process Development & Optimization Define and optimize process windows using DOE, SPC, and advanced data analysis Perform root cause analysis on yield excursions, defectivity, and process deviations Establish and maintain process control plans for assigned processes Equipment Engineering Drive tool qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) and process matching for assigned equipment Improve equipment uptime, MTBF, and throughput using TPM methods Work with equipment suppliers on troubleshooting, upgrades, and preventive maintenance optimization Continuous Improvement Lead FMEA and risk assessments for new processes and equipment changes Drive improvements in cycle time, consumable usage, scrap, and Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ) Collaboration & Documentation Provide technical support to Production and Maintenance on process and equipment issues Support technology transfers and benchmarking with global engineering teams Maintain process recipes, work instructions, specifications, and change controls in compliance with applicable quality standards (e.g., ISO 9000, IATF) What your background should look like Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, or a related field Experience in semiconductor process and/or equipment engineering in a manufacturing fab Hands-on experience in wet chemical processing and/or photolithography is strongly preferred Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; experience with data analysis tools such as JMP, R, Python, or MATLAB is a plus Very good German and English communication skills (C1 level), required for collaboration with German-speaking production teams and international engineering and management teams ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY TE Connectivity plc (NYSE: TEL) is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future.
As a trusted innovation partner, our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers enabling artificial intelligence, and more. Our more than 90,000 employees, including 10,000 engineers, work alongside customers in approximately 130 countries. In a world that is racing ahead, TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn , Facebook , WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).
WHAT TE CONNECTIVITY OFFERS
- We are pleased to offer you an exciting total package that can also be flexibly adapted to changing life situations - the well-being of our employees is our top priority!
- Competitive Salary Package
- Performance-Based Bonus Plans
- Health and Wellness Incentives
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Community Outreach Programs / Charity Events
- Employee Resource Group IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD TE Connectivity has become aware of fraudulent recruitment activities being conducted by individuals or organizations falsely claiming to represent TE Connectivity.
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