Process Engineer (m/w/d)

Nexperia; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia Hamburg, Germany, seeks a Process Engineer for Dry and Wet Etching to ensure stable, capable etching in a high-volume semiconductor environment. You will drive improvements, investigate deviations, and support new tech alongside production, maintenance, quality, and development teams.

You will monitor process performance with SPC, analyze manufacturing data, conduct experiments, contribute to risk assessment, and document findings.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking with a structured approach.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing is advantageous.
• Fluent German and English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure stable, capable dry and wet etching processes in daily operations.
• Monitor and improve process performance using SPC and data analysis.
• Investigate deviations and drive corrective actions for yield and quality.
• Support qualification, release, and implementation of new processes and equipment.
• Document experiments and train production teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Structured problem-solving

Teamwork

German/English communication

Ownership

Education

Physics/Chemistry/Engineering degree

Job description

About the role

As Process Engineer Dry and Wet Etching, you will be responsible for ensuring stable, capable, and reproducible dry and wet etching processes in a high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environment. You will drive process improvements, solve complex technical challenges, support the introduction of new technologies, and work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and development teams to achieve excellence in safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

This is your new role

• Ensure stable, capable, and reproducible dry and wet etching processes in daily semiconductor manufacturing operations
• Monitor and improve process performance using SPC, process capability indicators, and manufacturing data analysis
• Investigate process deviations, non-conforming lots, and yield excursions and drive sustainable corrective actions
• Identify process-related quality issues and support continuous yield and defect reduction initiatives
• Support root-cause analysis activities using structured problem-solving methodologies such as 5Why and 8D
• Define, execute, analyze, and document experiments to improve process capability, productivity, quality, and cost performance
• Support qualification, release, and implementation of new processes, materials, and equipment
• Contribute to process change management, industrialization projects, and technology transfers into production
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, OCAPs, specifications, and training materials
• Conduct technical training and knowledge sharing for production teams
• Participate in FMEA activities and support risk assessment and mitigation measures

Qualifications

• University degree in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Microsystems Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline
• First professional experience in semiconductor manufacturing, process engineering, or a comparable high-tech production environment is advantageous
• Knowledge of dry and/or wet etching processes and semiconductor manufacturing technologies is desirable
• Strong analytical thinking skills combined with a structured and systematic working approach
• Passion for solving technical problems and driving continuous improvement
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• High level of ownership, initiative, and accountability
• Practical mindset combined with attention to detail and quality orientation
• Good German and English communication skills, both written and spoken

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women’s groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

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