Technician (f/m/d)

Black Semiconductor; Aachen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Virtual stock options

Job summary

Black Semiconductor is seeking a hands-on Equipment & Process Development Technician to support installation, qualification, operation, maintenance, and ramp-up of FabONE. You will work across CMP, wet cleaning, plating, Graphene processes, and support both R&D and manufacturing activities.

The role is multi-functional and will adapt to business priorities and FabONE needs, requiring strong troubleshooting, documentation, and teamwork in a cleanroom setting.

Qualifications

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, technician certification, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5+ years of semiconductor equipment, process, manufacturing, or technician experience.
• Hands-on experience in CMP, wet cleaning, plating, wafer processing, equipment engineering, process development, or chemical systems.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of pumps, valves, filters, tubing, sensors, motors, vacuum, chemical delivery, and equipment controls.
• Experience with process development, equipment qualification, calibration, or optimization is a plus.
• Graphene or advanced materials processing experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn and support multiple equipment platforms and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.
• English proficiency required; German is a plus.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a cleanroom and support a fast-paced startup/new-fab environment.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, startup, operation, and maintenance.
• Perform preventive/corrective maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and equipment recovery.
• Act as a first responder for equipment alarms, abnormal conditions, and OOC events.
• Monitor tool health, equipment performance, and process conditions to maintain high uptime and reliability.
• Support CMP, wet cleaning, plating, Graphene and Chemical supply systems.
• Manage critical consumables such as CMP pads, diamond disks, filters, PVA brushes, plating consumables, and chemicals.
• Support process development, engineering experiments, process qualification, characterization, and optimization.
• Support Graphene transfer, wet processing, patterning, equipment operation, and process development.
• Assist Process and Equipment Engineers with tool tuning, recipe optimization, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Collect and document equipment/process data and maintain accurate maintenance, qualification, and process records.
• Support development and improvement of SOPs, PM procedures, and equipment standards.
• Follow all cleanroom, chemical handling, EHS, and contamination-control requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, R&D, and equipment suppliers.
• Support other technical activities as required based on business and FabONE priorities.

Skills

Semiconductor equipment experience

Hands-on troubleshooting

Documentation skills

Teamwork and communication

English proficiency

Education

Technical degree or equivalent practical experience

Tools

CMP equipment

Plating equipment

Wafer processing equipment

Process instrumentation

Job description

The Role

Black Semiconductor is seeking a hands-on and flexible Equipment & Process Development Technician to support the installation, qualification, operation, maintenance, process development, and ramp-up of our FabONE semiconductor manufacturing facility. You will work across CMP, wet cleaning, plating, and Graphene processes and equipment, supporting both R&D and manufacturing activities. This is a flexible, multi-functional role where responsibilities will adapt to business priorities and FabONE needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, startup, operation, and maintenance.
• Perform preventive/corrective maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and equipment recovery.
• Act as a first responder for equipment alarms, abnormal conditions, and OOC events.
• Monitor tool health, equipment performance, and process conditions to maintain high uptime and reliability.
• Support CMP, wet cleaning, plating, Graphene and Chemical supply systems.
• Manage critical consumables such as CMP pads, diamond disks, filters, PVA brushes, plating consumables, and chemicals.
• Support process development, engineering experiments, process qualification, characterization, and optimization.
• Support Graphene transfer, wet processing, patterning, equipment operation, and process development.
• Assist Process and Equipment Engineers with tool tuning, recipe optimization, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
• Collect and document equipment/process data and maintain accurate maintenance, qualification, and process records.
• Support development and improvement of SOPs, PM procedures, and equipment standards.
• Follow all cleanroom, chemical handling, EHS, and contamination-control requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, R&D, and equipment suppliers.
• Support other technical activities as required based on business and FabONE priorities.

Your Qualifications

• Technical degree, apprenticeship, technician certification, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3-5+ years of semiconductor equipment, process, manufacturing, or technician experience.
• Hands-on experience in one or more areas: CMP, wet cleaning, plating, wafer processing, equipment engineering, process development, or chemical systems.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Basic knowledge of pumps, valves, filters, tubing, sensors, motors, vacuum, chemical/fluid delivery, and equipment controls.
• Experience with process development, equipment qualification, calibration, or optimization is a plus.
• Graphene or advanced materials processing experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn and support multiple equipment platforms and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.
• English proficiency required; German is a plus.
• Willingness to work hands-on in a cleanroom and support a fast-paced startup/new-fab environment.

What Success Looks Like

• Safe, reliable, and available equipment.
• Fast and effective response to equipment and process issues.
• Stable and qualified CMP, Cleaning, Plating, and Graphene processes.
• Strong support for R&D, engineering, and manufacturing activities.
• Continuous improvement in uptime, reliability, process stability, quality, and efficiency.
• Flexibility to support changing FabONE and business priorities.

Our work culture

People Over Processes.

At Black Semiconductor, flexibility is key-we ensure work adapts to life, not the other way around. We champion work-life harmony, where careers are meaningful and enriching. Our processes are human-centric, allowing you to focus on what matters

Let’s grow together.

Your potential is our priority. We provide the autonomy to make a lasting impact and nurture your growth through a culture of continuous learning. We invest in your journey for professional and personal development

Your Health and Future Matter.

Your well-being is paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding insurance, pension and virtual stock options for your mental, physical, and financial health. Your peace of mind is our priority - in the present and future

We Live Openness.

Collaboration and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. We practice openness, fostering trust and respect. Individuality is our collective strength, fueling innovation and driving us forward

We connect chips – and people.

We encourage qualified individuals from any background to apply. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. Join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in the industry