Head of SiC Production & Scale-Up

EBNER Industrieofenbau GmbH; Ranshofen; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day workweek

Work from home option

Company physician

Fitness options

Company cafeteria

Training and professional development

Free parking

EV charging stations

Company bicycles

Public transportation access

Childcare during summer break

Job summary

EEMCO is an advanced-materials company focused on the industrialization and manufacture of silicon carbide (SiC) single crystals for semiconductor applications. We are seeking a hands-on Head of Operations to lead manufacturing readiness, site and equipment deployment, process industrialization, and the scale-up from validation to pilot production and high-volume manufacturing.

Develop and maintain robust manufacturing capabilities—including equipment, processes, infrastructure, organization,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (semiconductors/crystal growth preferred)
• 8–10+ years in semiconductor/advanced materials/high-temperature manufacturing
• Proven leadership in industrial environments managing engineers, technicians, and operators
• Experience with crystal growth or high-temperature processes in industrial manufacturing
• Experience with ISO-compliant manufacturing systems, validation, documentation, EHS, and cross-functional international teams
• Excellent German and English communication skills

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead site preparation for process qualification and ramp-up
• Oversee installation, qualification, maintenance of production equipment
• Plan crystal growth operations: scheduling, staffing, material flow
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, control plans, production records
• Industrialize SiC crystal growth from pilot to high-volume manufacturing
• Ensure stable processes meeting targets for quality, yield, throughput, cost, on-time delivery
• Drive continuous improvement via SPC, DOE, root-cause analysis
• Collaborate on wafer manufacturing line design, facility layout, and cost analysis
• Establish operational controls, KPIs, staffing models, and data-driven routines
• Ensure documentation complies with ISO and EHS standards
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with R&D, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain
• Recruit and coach engineers and operators

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Crystal growth

Process development

Equipment commissioning

Quality systems

ISO compliance

German & English communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Materials Science/Engineering

Tools

Crystal growth equipment

Job description

EEMCO is an advanced-materials company focused on the industrialization and manufacture of silicon carbide (SiC) single crystals for semiconductor applications. We are seeking a hands-on Head of Operations to lead manufacturing readiness, site and equipment deployment, process industrialization, and the scale-up from validation to pilot production and high-volume manufacturing.

Develop and maintain robust manufacturing capabilities—including equipment, processes, infrastructure, organization,