Principal Engineer Crystal Growth Product Development (f/m/d)

EBNER Industrieofenbau GmbH; Ranshofen; Sur place; EUR 63 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Work from home and 4-day workweek

Company physician

Free parking / transit access

Résumé du poste

EEMCO GmbH in Austria seeks a Principal Engineer of Crystal Growth Product Development to lead productization of SiC and sapphire technologies. You will drive end-to-end transfer from R&D to production, defining specifications, roadmaps, and qualification plans while coordinating with R&D, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams.

The role demands hands-on leadership, deep materials know-how, and the ability to guide a diverse team through scale-up and market introduction activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials-related field with 5+ years industrial experience.
• Proven track record in silicon carbide/sapphire growth and high-temperature processing.
• Experience with 6-inch and 8-inch substrates and optical components.

Responsabilités

• Lead end-to-end transfer from R&D to production-ready products.
• Translate requirements into product specs and roadmaps for SiC and sapphire products.
• Own milestones from feasibility to ramp-up and qualification to release.
• Collaborate with customers and commercial teams for product-market fit.

Connaissances

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Formation

Ph.D. in Materials Science / related

M.Sc. + 8+ years industry experience

Outils

DfM

DoE

SPC

RCA

FMEA

Description du poste

EEMCO GmbH

• Full time

Ranshofen

EEMCO and FAMETEC are cutting-edge deep-tech spin-offs dedicated to provide resilience and sovereignty of Silicon Carbide and Sapphire single crystals . With proprietary capabilities in the production of high-quality 8-inch substrates , we aim to transform the performance, economics, and scalability of materials powering the future of power electronics, electric vehicles, aerospace and industrial systems.

As we scale from pioneering R&D to industrial-grade mass production, we are seeking a curious, passionate, and empathetic Principle Engineer of Crystal Growth Product Development to lead the productization of our core technology. This is a mission-critical leadership role for an accomplished expert in materials innovation and manufacturing transformation. Someone who not only drives technical excellence but also understands, motivates, and supports a diverse team through collaborative and human-centered leadership.

TASKS

• Lead the end-to-end transfer of silicon carbide and sapphire single-crystal growth technologies from validated R&D concepts into differentiated, production-ready, qualified, and commercially viable products, including substrates, wafers, and optical components.
• Translate customer, application, quality, cost, and volume requirements into clear product specifications, technical requirements, acceptance criteria, and product roadmaps for silicon carbide and sapphire products, including 6-inch and 8-inch substrates, wafers, and application-specific optical components.
• Own productization milestones from feasibility studies and prototype development through pilot production, customer sampling and qualification, to product release and manufacturing ramp-up.
• Collaborate with customers and commercial teams to validate product-market fit, convert technical feedback into prioritized product improvements, and support technical due diligence, sampling, qualification, and market introduction activities.

Engineering Excellence and Process Robustness

• Establish a disciplined product development framework with clearly defined stage gates, design reviews, verification and validation plans, traceable requirements, configuration management, and defined release criteria.
• Define and manage critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics and critical process parameters, including operating windows, control limits, measurement methods, reaction plans, and ownership across the entire value chain, from raw material preparation and single-crystal growth through machining, wafer manufacturing, polishing, optical finishing, inspection, and final product release.
• Apply Design for Manufacturability (DfM), Design of Experiments (DoE), risk analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and structured problem-solving methodologies to reduce process variation and improve yield, quality, reliability, and cost performance.
• Create the engineering foundation required for repeatable scale-up, including process specifications, manufacturing recipes, control plans, work instructions, qualification protocols, technical change management, and knowledge transfer to manufacturing operations.
• Lead the qualification of equipment, processes, materials, and metrology systems while ensuring data integrity, measurement system capability, process capability, and reproducibility across equipment, shifts, and production sites.

Industrialization and Manufacturing Readiness

• Assess and advance technology, product, and manufacturing readiness levels; identify scale-up risks at an early stage and close gaps related to equipment capability, supply chain, quality systems, capacity, automation, and workforce training.
• Define and deliver measurable ramp-up targets for yield, throughput, cycle time, equipment uptime, quality, reliability, and cost of goods through data-driven reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional product and process reviews with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Equipment Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution from laboratory development through high-volume production.

Technical Leadership and Organizational Development

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership, establish engineering standards, and foster a culture of ownership, evidence-based decision‑making, rigorous documentation, and continuous learning.
• Coach and develop engineers and production personnel in product development, process control, failure analysis, and industrialization methodologies to ensure critical know‑how is embedded within the organization rather than dependent on individuals.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for strategic customers, equipment suppliers, external development partners, and internal stakeholders throughout product qualification and commercialization activities.

PROFILE

Education and Professional Experience

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industrial experience; alternatively, an M.Sc. degree with at least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven track record in semiconductor, optical, or advanced materials manufacturing. Experience in silicon carbide (SiC) and/or sapphire single-crystal growth, high-temperature processing, and downstream finishing operations is highly desirable.
• Practical knowledge of products and applications such as 6-inch and 8-inch SiC substrates, sapphire wafers, optical windows, domes, and other high‑precision single‑crystal components.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 20%).
• Good German and excellent English language skills.

Technical and Engineering Expertise

• Deep expertise in single‑crystal growth mechanisms, thermal and materials modeling, crystal and wafer metrology, defect mechanisms, and manufacturing processes for semiconductor substrates and high‑precision optical components.
• Proven ability to define product requirements, specifications, critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics, critical process parameters, operating windows, control plans, and technical release criteria.
• Hands‑on experience with Design for Manufacturability (DfM), Design of Experiments (DoE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), verification and validation, and change management.

Productization and Industrialization

• Demonstrated success in transforming complex material or process technologies into commercially viable products and scaling them from development through pilot production and customer qualification to full‑scale commercial manufacturing.
• Experience in establishing repeatable manufacturing processes, including process and equipment qualification, measurement system validation, documentation, configuration management, and transfer to production operations.
• Experience supporting customer sampling, technical evaluations, qualification programs, product launches, and the resolution of customer‑specific technical issues.

Leadership and Business Acumen

• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional engineering programs, communicate decisions through data‑driven insights, and deliver demanding productization and industrialization milestones on time and in compliance with specifications.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance performance, quality, cost, yield, capacity, time‑to‑market, customer value, and technical risk.
• Clear and pragmatic communicator capable of aligning R&D, manufacturing, management, customers, and external partners around priorities, risks, and commercialization objectives.
• High level of personal ownership, strong execution discipline, and a willingness to work hands‑on in a fast‑paced scale‑up environment.

BENEFITS

• Work from home and a 4-day workweek (depending on the position)
• We are closed on December 24 and 31!
• Company physician
• Fitness options (gym, exercise classes, squash court, massage)
• Company cafeteria
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, company bicycles, and easy access via public transportation
• Childcare during summer break

BENEFITS

• Work from home and a 4-day workweek (depending on the position)
• We are closed on December 24 and 31!
• Company physician
• Fitness options (gym, exercise classes, squash court, massage)
• Company cafeteria
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Free parking, electric vehicle charging stations, company bicycles, and easy access via public transportation
• Childcare during summer break

A varied and responsible area of responsibility in a dynamic company with high growth potential.

We offer an attractive salary in line with the market, depending on qualifications and professional experience.

The minimum gross basic salary according to the collective agreement (Business, Trades, and Services) based on full-time employment is70.240,10 euros per year.

Don't worry, we value experience!