Process Engineer Nitrides (all genders)

At AIXTRON, a leading supplier of deposition systems to the semiconductor industry, it's not just about creating technology – it's about shaping the future. Ever since the company was established in 1983, we have been driven and defined by our spirit of discovery and our passion for excellence. Our state-of-the-art systems are at the heart of many high-tech applications, from LED and display technology to energy management, communication, and much more besides. All of this is made possible by a team brimming with talent – our greatest asset. Drawing on your skills and your enthusiasm for technology, you too could soon be contributing to our efforts, as we endeavor to push the boundaries of what is possible. At AIXTRON, you can look forward to exciting projects, interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancement.

• In your role as Process Engineer, you will be responsible for operating an AIXTRON CCS or Planetary system in our application laboratory. You will serve as the direct contact for the Simulation and Design departments regarding process optimization and further development of reactor hardware. In addition, you will work closely with colleagues from Sales & Marketing and conduct system demonstrations to support customer acquisition. You will also contribute to cooperation projects with internal and external partners.
• In your role as Process Engineer, you will be responsible for operating an AIXTRON CCS or Planetary system in our application laboratory. You will serve as the direct contact for the Simulation and Design departments regarding process optimization and further development of reactor hardware. In addition, you will work closely with colleagues from Sales & Marketing and conduct system demonstrations to support customer acquisition. You will also contribute to cooperation projects with internal and external partners.
• As a process engineer in the AIXTRON application laboratory, you will actively and independently shape the development and optimization of our deposition reactors and processes for compound semiconductor deposition
• Thanks to your independent and well-coordinated working style, you will plan and manage cross-departmental projects to further develop our deposition processes and drive the evaluation of hardware prototypes
• Your fascination with technology and your pursuit of perfection will motivate you to design and coordinate sometimes comply test series with development projects
• Turning data into information: With your structured and scientific analytical approach, you will recognize complex relationships and draw conclusions from experimental series
• As a multiplier of our know-how, you will carefully analyze and document the knowledge and experience gained and share it with colleagues and team members
• You will be able to adapt processes developed in the laboratory to customer requirements and transfer them to customer systems, making a key contribution to ensuring our customers' rapid success

• You hold a PhD or master's degree in physics, electrical engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• You have at least three years of experience in the semiconductor industry or an R&D laboratory, preferably with direct experience in the epitaxial growth of group III nitrides and in processing or characterization of related electronic devices.
• You work independently and in a goal-oriented manner. Your structured approach enables you to develop solutions to complex and novel problems, and you are experienced in designing, setting up, and analyzing scientific experiments (DoE).
• You are able to summarize and present the results of your technical work in both detailed and concise formats, tailoring your communication to the audience.
• You are self-motivated, eager to learn, and willing to challenge the status quo.
• You are flexible and open to international travel.

• Flexible working hours: At AIXTRON, you can take a flexible approach to organizing your working day (without fixed core hours), work on the move, and switch between company office and mobile office.
• Vacation: You will receive 30 vacation days by default. In addition, you can increase your annual leave through a salary conversion model.
• Profit sharing: As an employee, you have the opportunity to participate in the company's success and benefit from a profit-sharing scheme.
• Health: We are committed to providing support for your physical and mental health, e.g., through regular health campaigns.
• Personal development: It is important to us that you continue to evolve your skills, be it with the help of our own AIXTRON Academy or through personalized development programs.
• Corporate Benefits: As part of our Corporate Benefits program, you benefit from exclusive discounts with numerous partner companies.
• Retirement benefits and additional insurance: We support your retirement planning and offer capital-forming benefits as well as individual supplementary insurance options.
• Catering: In our company cafeteria, you can enjoy subsidized meals as well as fresh seasonal fruit baskets.
• Open corporate culture: We foster an open and respectful culture – first-name terms – that extends across all hierarchical levels.
• Sustainability and mobility: We are committed to sustainability and provide EV charging stations for cars and bicycles, as well as convenient transport connections and free parking spaces.
• Employee referral program: If you help attract new talent to AIXTRON, we will reward you generously through our employee referral program.