Process Engineering Section Manager (m/f/d)

ESMC GmbH; St. Johann; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH in Dresden seeks a Process Engineering Section Manager (m/f/d) to lead a section of engineers and technicians, owning end-to-end manufacturing processes. You will coordinate with TSMC counterparts, drive technology transfer and build capabilities for the European fab, including a nine-month Taiwan training program.

The role requires a strong leadership track record in semiconductors, stakeholder management across functions, and willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in Electrical/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Physics or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in semiconductor industry with leadership experience.
• Proven leadership, decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong cross-department collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Willingness to undergo on-the-job training in Taiwan for up to 9 months.
• Professional English; German language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the section team and ensure high performance.
• Own process design, development and optimization to meet yield, quality and efficiency targets.
• Solve problems and collaborate with adjacent teams to achieve goals.
• Analyze complex process and production data to inform decisions.
• Drive governance with stakeholders to stabilize and improve output quality.
• Build productive vendor/supplier relationships and drive performance.

Skills

Leadership & People Mgmt

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Management

Global Training Orientation

English Proficiency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Build Europe's semiconductor future with us!European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH is the joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP. For the first time, global technology leader TSMC is building a semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe, offering cutting‑edge manufacturing technologies for next‑generation semiconductor products. ESMC represents a shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem.

For our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and committed: Process Engineering Section Manager (m/f/d)

In this role you will lead a section‑level organization of [team size] engineers and technicians and be responsible for the entire manufacturing process in your department. Working closely with your TSMC counterparts you will lead critical technology transfer; capability build up and the operational execution stabilization and enhancement of the processes in the new fab in Dresden As part of this position, you will have the unique opportunity to get trained in Taiwan at TSMCs state‑of-the‑art Fab15 in Taichung. Working closely with experienced engineers and managers you will immerse yourself in and gain firsthand experience of TSMCs culture and ways of working to help you become successful in brining TSMCs Manufacturing Excellence to Europe. See below for more details.

For this unique and critical role we are looking for passionate, energetic, and resilient leaders who are open minded to change, can effectively bring people together across cultures and technical disciplines and lead by example, with integrity and humility.

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management : Lead, motivating, and develop team members and own the team performance and work quality by applying TSMCs values and standards.
• Process Ownership and Oversight : Design, develop and optimize the processes under your remit to meet yield, quality and efficiency targets.
• Problem Solving and Collaboration : Apply domain knowledge to solve business problems; work closely with adjunct teams and departments, to achieve the target.
• Analyze and Understand : Analyze complex process and production data, vendor information and research to make sound technical decisions to solve issues and reach the goal.
• Strategic Influence : Work with key stakeholders across Equipment Engineering, Integration Engineering and Manufacturing to drive production stability and shared accountability for high quality output and reliability.
• Drive Vendor Performance : Establish and maintain productive working relationships with external suppliers, and drive supplier performance across complex and sensitive topics.

Your profile

• 1st, 2027Work Eligibility: Fully eligible to work in Germany
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher (Master’s degree preferred) in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics/Applied Physics, Automation/Control Systems Engineering, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, including several years in a leadership or people‑management role.
• Leadership & Problem Solving: Proven track record of participating in or leading team projects and daily operations, with demonstrated strength in decision‑making and problem‑solving.
• Stakeholder Management: Strong experience in cross‑departmental collaboration and coordinating with diverse stakeholders.
• Global Training: Ability and willingness to undergo on‑the‑job training in Taiwan for up to 9 months.
• Language Skills: Professional proficiency in English is required; German language capability is highly advantageous.

What you can expect: Your first year

• Onboarding in Dresden: April 1st 2027
• Preparing for Taiwan: ESMC will support required Visa application, however feasibility and start maybe subject to immigration processing time
• On‑site training in Taiwan: Starting from : April 5th 2027 up to nine months at Fab15A in the vibrant city of Taichung, working alongside experienced teams on manufacturing processes, systems, production operations and governance
• Housing and flights: ESMC will support with relocation to Dresden, Flight and accommodation during the entire training duration.

Reasons to join ESMC

• Security & Perspective: A permanent employment contract and career advancement opportunities in one of Europe’s leading semiconductors fabs.
• Company Pension Plan & Financial Benefits : We support your financial well‑being with our robust company pension plan. As an ESMC employee, you also benefit directly from TSMC’s performance through an exclusive Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Relocation Support for Dresden: Moving for us? We’ll provide you with all the support you will need for your relocation and your start in Dresden.
• Training & Development: Depending on your position, you gain a deeper understanding of the processes involved in operating complex semiconductor equipment through unique hands‑on training at the TSMC Newcomer Training Center, while continuously expanding your knowledge.
• Health & Well‑Being: An annual budget for your health and well‑being (e.g., for sports classes, massages, or relaxation) helps you stay fit.
• Meals & Transportation: Enjoy a daily meal allowance as well as a subsidized public transportation (e.g., for the Deutschlandticket) in Germany.

About us

Each journey starts with a first step. Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and