Group Manager Pod & Wafer Handling (d/m/f)

ams-OSRAM AG; Oberpremstätten; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ams OSRAM’s LSP unit seeks a senior leader to drive Pod & Wafer Handling operations. You will lead Maintenance Engineers and FLM Technicians, champion uptime, MTTR/MTBF improvements, and coordinate with Process, Engineering, and Facility teams to optimize productivity.

You will guide tool capacity planning and oversee continuous improvement projects, while ensuring compliance with the EEI collective agreements and company standards. Proficiency in German and English is required.

Qualifications

• Completed technical education (HTL/technical secondary) or apprenticeship with several years of experience.
• Strong leadership with mentoring and delegation ability.
• Experience in mechatronics, electronics, and networking technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.
• Willingness to learn and strong problem-solving skills.
• Sense of responsibility, able to work independently and make decisions.
• Team player with proactive communication in a professional environment.
• Proficiency in German and English.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for successful execution of tasks within the Pod & Wafer Handling workgroup, including commissioning and maintenance of equipment.
• Lead, manage, and coach team members to achieve targets and quality standards.
• Define and implement measures to achieve KPIs such as Uptime, MTTR, MTBF, and PM Compliance.
• Ensure effective communication internally and with relevant departments and stakeholders.
• Optimize resources to maximize productivity, increase equipment availability, and reduce costs.
• Plan tool capacities and capabilities to achieve productivity and quality.
• Monitor and report performance and costs in line with production targets and CI projects.

Skills

Leadership

Mechatronics

Electronics

Networking

Troubleshooting

German

English

Team leadership

Education

HTL/Tech School

Technical apprenticeship

Job description

We are LSP - Light Sensors & Photonics, one of three business units within ams OSRAM, advancing the digitalization of light. At LSP, we go beyond traditional sensing - combining light, silicon, and system expertise to enable digital photonics solutions. Our focus is clear: powering next-generation applications in data centers, AR/VR, mobile and automotive, where light becomes a critical interface for data, perception, and interaction. This evolution marks a shift from components to integrated photonics systems -driving performance, scalability, and innovation in high-growth segments.

• Overall responsibility for the successful execution of all tasks within the Pod & Wafer Handling workgroup, including commissioning, ongoing maintenance, sustainable repair, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and associated tools
• Lead, manage, and coach team members, including Maintenance Engineers and First-Level-Maintenance (FLM) Technicians, to achieve operational targets, ensure required quality standards, and build a qualified and proactive team
• Define and implement measures to achieve KPIs such as Uptime, MTTR, MTBF, and PM Compliance
• Ensure effective communication internally, externally, and with relevant departments and stakeholders (e.g., Process, Engineering, Line Control, Facility, and equipment suppliers)
• Optimize personnel, equipment, and process resources to maximize productivity through increased equipment availability, improved OEE, cost reduction, and the planning and implementation of improvement projects
• Strategically plan required tool capacities and capabilities to achieve optimal productivity and quality
• Monitor and report performance and costs in alignment with production targets, including defining and implementing continuous improvement projects

• Completed technical education, either at a Higher Technical College (HTL)/technical secondary school or through a vocational apprenticeship combined with several years of technical work experience
• Strong leadership skills, able to act as a role model and effectively delegate tasks. First leadership experience is an advantage.
• Experience in mechatronics, electronics, and networking technologies
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
• Willingness to learn and strong problem-solving skills
• Sense of responsibility, ability to work independently, and make decisions
• Team player with proactive communication skills within the professional environment
• Proficiency in German and English

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.

The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/). We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.