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Equipment Engineer (m/f/d) - Start Date: 1 October 2026 (Ingenieur/in - Maschinenbau)

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company · Dresden, Kreisfreie Stadt, Germany

External listingfull-time28 days ago

About The Role

  • About us European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) is a
  • joint venture between four technology leaders, TSMC, Bosch, Infineon
  • and NXP, to establish a state-of-the-art semiconductor fab in the
  • heart of Europe. ESMC represents our shared commitment to
  • strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem. Für unsere
  • zukünftige Fab in Dresden suchen wir eine/n hochmotivierte/n und
  • engagierte/n: Equipment Engineer (m/f/d) – Start Date: 1 October
  • 2026 At ESMC, the Equipment Engineer supports the installation,
  • maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of advanced
  • semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment. As
  • part of a high-volume 24/7 fab operation, the role focuses on ensuring
  • tool performance, improving uptime, reducing defects, and supporting
  • stable production. The position requires openness to scheduled and
  • occasional shift work, on call duty, includes an initial induction and
  • training period in Dresden of one month, followed by one year of
  • on-the-job training in Taiwan. If you are interested in advancing your
  • career in semiconductor manufacturing, learning from one of the
  • world’s leading semiconductor companies, and joining an
  • international and diverse team on a unique learning journey, apply now
  • with your English CV. Tasks 1. Maintain equipment performance in a
  • cleanroom environment to support stable, high-quality production. 2.
  • Handle on-duty tasks and perform fundamental alarm troubleshooting. 3.
  • Install and qualify new tool sets according to project plans and
  • schedules. 4. Identify root causes and solve critical equipment
  • issues. 5. Improve tool uptime and availability while driving defect
  • reduction. 6. Identify and pursue opportunities for hardware
  • capability enhancement. 7. Build defense and monitoring systems to
  • prevent equipment failures and performance loss. 8. Manage vendor
  • relationships and act as module liaison with facilities, vendors, and
  • manufacturing shift personnel. 9. Support scheduled night shifts,
  • evening shifts, weekend work, on-duty assignments, and on-call duties
  • as required in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment. Profile
  1. Legally eligible to work in Germany. 2. Available for approximately
  • one year of on-the-job training in Taiwan. 3. Open for scheduled and
  • occasional shift work, on call duty. 4. Degree in electronics,
  • electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanics,
  • mechatronics, material engineering, or an equivalent field. 5.
  • Practical experience in a mechanical or equipment-related field. 6.
  • Understanding of technical documentation and schematics. 7. Knowledge
  • of semiconductor manufacturing is a plus. 8. Fluent in English with
  • good command of German. 9. Hands-on working attitude with an open
  • mindset. 10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 11. Able
  • to perform physical work on tools in a cleanroom environment.
  • Important Candidate Information: Start Date: This role is planned to
  • commence on October 1, 2026, in Dresden. Depending on your needs and
  • timeline preferences, January 1, 2027, can be considered as an
  • alternative start date. Onboarding and International Training: The
  • first month of your employment will be spent in Dresden. Following
  • this initial onboarding, training, and integration with your new team
  • members, you will travel to Taiwan for a one-year on-the-job training
  • and knowledge transfer program. Your training in Taiwan will involve
  • close collaboration with experienced TSMC engineering teams. You may
  • also receive additional training and support at TSMC’s
  • state-of-the-art Newcomer Training Center in Taichung. Training
  • Logistics: For employees requiring accommodation during the first
  • month in Dresden, and who reside more than 90 minutes away, ESMC will
  • organize appropriate temporary lodging. This provision does not apply
  • to employees who establish a residential address in Dresden (e.g., to
  • expedite work permit procedures away from their original place of
  • residence) or who terminate a personal lease contract in Dresden prior
  • to their planned departure to Taiwan. Furthermore, ESMC will organize
  • and provide air and ground transportation from Dresden to Taichung
  • (Taiwan) and back at the conclusion of the training. Accommodation in
  • Taiwan will be provided in one of TSMC’s modern and comfortable
  • company dormitories. Role Requirements and Expectations: This is a
  • unique opportunity to gain exposure to TSMC’s world-leading advanced
  • manufacturing practices and actively contribute to building ESMC from
  • the ground up. As a start-up organization, ESMC offers the opportunity
  • to play an active role in shaping the company’s culture, future
  • organization and ways of working. Candidates should be comfortable in
  • a dynamic environment where certain operational details such as
  • processes, documentation, shift structures, will continue to evolve
  • during the ramp-up phase. This role is ideal for individuals with a
  • strong growth mindset, a positive attitude, and a long-term
  • perspective. We offer Jede Reise beginnt mit dem ersten Schritt. Der
  • Einstieg bei ESMC zu diesem frühen Zeitpunkt bietet Ihnen die
  • einzigartige Gelegenheit, aktiv die Zukunft des Werks in Dresden
  • mitzugestalten, Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben und Ihr wahres Potenzial
  • unter Beweis zu stellen. Der Einstieg bei ESMC zu diesem frühen
  • Zeitpunkt bietet Ihnen die einzigartige Gelegenheit, aktiv die Zukunft
  • des Werks in Dresden mitzugestalten, Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben und
  • Ihr wahres Potenzial unter Beweis zu stellen. Sie werden in einem
  • schnelllebigen, internationalen Start-up-Umfeld arbeiten und
  • gleichzeitig Zugang zur Erfahrung, zum Talent und zu den Ressourcen
  • des größten und fortschrittlichsten Halbleiterherstellers der Welt,
  • TSMC, haben. Sie haben reichlich Gelegenheit, mehr über die
  • TSMC-Operationen, die digitale Transformation und verschiedene
  • fortgeschrittene Themen im Zusammenhang mit Anlagen weltweit zu
  • lernen, sowohl in Taiwan als auch an anderen Standorten auf der
  • Welt.Sie werden in einem schnelllebigen, internationalen
  • Start-up-Umfeld arbe

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