Process Engineer - WetEtch

Leister AG; Kägiswil; Remote; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Benefits within Leister Group

Modern workplace

Job summary

Axetris AG in Central Switzerland is seeking a Wafer Production Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for innovative micro-optical products. You will own process development, ensure stability and high yield, and apply structured methods like FMEA and 8D to prevent issues.

Strong collaboration with production, quality, and maintenance teams is essential. The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, several years in semiconductor manufacturing, and fluency in German

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field with several years of semiconductor manufacturing experience.
• Experience with wet-chemical processes and wafer processing is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and quality-focused mindset with hands-on approach.
• Ability to communicate in German and English within a technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement manufacturing processes for new products and technologies.
• Improve process stability, yield and throughput through data-driven methods.
• Own processes technically and apply structured methods to prevent issues.
• Lead production introductions of new processes and maintain documentation.
• Act as a second-level technical support for production, quality, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

German language

English language

Hands-on mindset

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science

Master's degree in Microtechnology

Tools

Statistical process control

FMEA

8D problem solving

Job description

Axetris AG is a leading company for micro-optical components and MEMS-based gas detectors, based in central Switzerland. The company's expertise enables it to provide customised solutions for customers, from prototypes to series production. Axetris AG is part of the Leister Group, which employs around 900 people and has 130 sales partners worldwide. The Leister Group is dedicated to enhancing quality of life through innovation.

Small in size, big in impact. At Axetris AG in Central Switzerland, we develop and manufacture micro-optical components and laser-based gas detectors with passion and care. They enable reliable data transmission and precise emissions measurements around the world. We combine our specialized expertise with the strength of the Leister Group, an international organization with more than 900 employees and 130 sales partners.

Are you passionate about process engineering and high-tech manufacturing? Join our Wafer Production Engineering team and help shape robust manufacturing processes for our micro-optical products.

Your impact

• You design and implement manufacturing processes for new products and innovative technologies.
• You continuously improve and optimize process stability, yield, and throughput.
• You take full technical ownership of your processes and apply structured methods such as FMEA, 8D, and root cause analysis to prevent and resolve process issues.
• You ensure the successful introduction of new processes into production and maintain the required documentation.
• As a 2nd-level technical support contact, you support production, quality, and maintenance teams in resolving complex process- and equipment-related issues.

Your expertise

With your strong analytical skills and experience in the statistical analysis of process data, you drive continuous improvement. You work in a structured, independent, and quality-focused manner, approach challenges pragmatically, and bring a hands-on mindset. You communicate confidently in German and English and enjoy collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders. You hold a Master's degree in Materials Science, Microtechnology, Physics, Chemistry, or a comparable field and bring several years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing. Experience with wet-chemical processes, wafer processing, and statistical process control is an advantage. You thrive in a technologically demanding production environment.

What we offer

• Close to where it all begins: In our brand-new cleanroom, you will experience firsthand how ideas are transformed into products.
• Plenty of scope to shape solutions in a small team where your work has a direct impact.
• An interdisciplinary environment where innovative customer solutions emerge from diverse perspectives.
• Targeted professional development opportunities and attractive benefits within the international Leister Group.
• A modern workplace with stunning mountain views in the heart of Central Switzerland.

Agency Notice

For this position, we only consider direct applications. Unfortunately, inquiries or candidate submissions from recruitment agencies or headhunters cannot be considered.