Senior Semiconductor Project Manager (m/f/d)

Oes Net; Freital; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Mobile working

Job summary

Watttron seeks an experienced project leader to drive demanding semiconductor projects from concept to market introduction. You will coordinate international cross-functional teams, define work packages, and ensure timelines, costs, and quality targets are met.

You will gather requirements with customers, structure complex technical needs, and support bringing new solutions into manufacturing. English is essential, with German proficiency also expected.

Qualifications

• Experience leading international development and product projects.
• Strong project management, quality management, and product development knowledge.
• Excellent communication with customers and stakeholders in multinational settings.
• Fluent English (C1) and German (B2) skills.
• Independent, results- and quality-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Lead demanding customer and development projects in the semiconductor field from requirements gathering to project completion.
• Develop technical specifications with customers and define work packages across the lifecycle.
• Coordinate international, cross-functional teams, plan resources and manage schedules, costs and quality.
• Structure complex technical requirements and support introduction of new solutions into manufacturing.
• Represent the project to customers and stakeholders and prepare status reports.

Skills

Project management

Quality management

Product development processes

Customer interaction

Conflict resolution

Education

Engineering degree (industrial engineering, mechatronics, or electrical engineering)

Job description

Watttron is revolutionizing industrial heating processes with the goal of increasing efficiency and sustainability. Our fundamentally new digital heating systems provide precise, targeted heating. They can be flexibly programmed, monitored, and adapted to a wide variety of shapes and materials. They are used in diverse sectors—such as mobility, chemicals, biotech, and consumer goods production. As an innovation leader, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint and supporting our customers in the best possible way on their path to a sustainable future.

• You lead demanding customer and development projects in the semiconductor field from requirements gathering to successful project completion.
• Together with our customers, you develop technical specifications, define work packages, and ensure that requirements are met throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• You coordinate international and cross-functional project teams, plan resources, and manage schedules, costs, and quality.
• You structure complex technical requirements and technology processes, oversee their implementation, and support the introduction of new solutions into manufacturing.
• As the central point of contact, you represent the project to customers and stakeholders, prepare status reports, and ensure well-founded decisions throughout the project.

What you ideally bring:

• You have a degree in engineering, e.g., in industrial engineering, mechatronics, or electrical engineering.
• You bring at least five years of experience in the semiconductor industry, ideally in the wafer chuck or panel chuck environment.
• You have successfully led international development and product projects and supported them through to market launch.
• You are well-versed in project management, quality management, and product development processes.
• You interact confidently with customers; experience with OEMs in the semiconductor sector and Japanese business partners in general is an advantage.
• You independently analyze technical issues and find practical constructive or electrical engineering solutions.
• You work independently, with commitment, and are results- and quality-oriented.
• You communicate complex matters clearly and convince through strong conflict resolution skills, negotiation prowess, and assertiveness.
• You have very good English skills (C1) and good German skills (at least B2).

Why it’s great to work with us:

• You will work in an innovative, technology-driven, and international environment.
• You join a passionate and internationally minded team
• You are cordially invited to our regular team events
• You receive attractive compensation with 30 days of annual leave
• You will find exciting development opportunities with us in a growing production company
• You can organize your working hours flexibly and have the option of mobile working.
• You will receive a monthly subsidy for your company bike.