Chemical Quality & Laboratory Engineer (m/f/d) (Qualitätsingenieur/in)

• About 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: Chemical Quality & Laboratory Engineer (m/f/d) Are you
• ready to design, build, and run a state-of-the-art analytical
• chemistry laboratory from the ground up? As a Chemical Quality &
• Laboratory Engineer (m/f/d) at ESMC, you will be key to establishing
• our chemical laboratory infrastructure in Dresden. Starting on January 2027, you will manage our analytical instruments, set up
• testing standards, and verify the quality of incoming materials and
• facility chemical systems. Collaborating closely with our advanced
• teams in Taiwan and leading a small group of local technicians, you
• will directly safeguard the production quality of Europe's newest
• premier semiconductor fab! Tasks Lab Infrastructure Setup: Design,
• establish, and optimize our on-site chemical lab capacity, process
• setups, and analytical capabilities. Instrument Management: Lead the
• operation, calibration, and maintenance of high-precision analytical
• equipment, with a focus on ICP-MS, GC-MS, PTR-MS, and Ion
• Chromatography (IC). Material Quality Control: Execute routine and
• event-triggered monitoring of incoming chemicals and raw materials to
• ensure strict compliance with manufacturing standards. Technical

Writing: Define Operational Instructions (OIs) and Standard Operating

Procedures (SOPs) for the laboratory environment. Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and coordinate a small, dedicated group of
• laboratory technicians. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with
• fab and facility teams to troubleshoot chemical events, support
• continuous improvement projects (CIP), and verify tool certifications.
• Emergency On-Duty Support: Participate in weekend and night-shift
• on-duty rotations to handle urgent chemical safety or quality
• escalations. Profile Must-Have: Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s
• degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, or a
• related scientific discipline. Technical Experience: 0 to 3 years of
• hands-on experience in chemical analysis, with deep knowledge of
• analytical techniques such as ICP-MS, GC-MS, PTR-MS, or Ion
• Chromatography (IC). Analytical Skillset: Experience in standard
• sample preparation, calibration curves, statistical process control
• (SPC) data interpretation, and analytical instrument troubleshooting.
• Soft Skills: Strong collaborative mindset, intercultural openness,
• resilience under pressure, and a structured, detail-oriented approach
• to safety and quality. Languages: Fluency in English (written and
• spoken) is required. Nice-to-Have: Prior experience in a semiconductor
• manufacturing environment or cleanroom chemical lab management.
• Knowledge of European chemical regulations (such as REACH) and safety
• standards. Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, R, or SQL) for
• analytical data processing. Basic communication skills in German
• and/or Mandarin. We offer 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). Training & Development: At the TSMC Newcomer Training Center,
• gain a deeper understanding of the processes involved in operating
• complex semiconductor equipment through unique hands-on training,
• while you continuously expand 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). Additional
• contact details Please apply with your english resume.