Job Description
Defect Engineer (d/m/f)
Premstaetten, Austria

Sense the power of light

ams OSRAM is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. “Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Whatever your role is, you are a part of a talented team that enjoys exploring and designing new technologies.

Your new responsibilities

  • Improve (incl. supervision and monitoring) defect performance of manufacturing process in close teamwork with single process engineering, process RD, QA, etc.
  • Improve process yield via defect engineering, perform physical failure analyses in close cooperation with other departments / teams (e.g. defect, FA team, etc.)
  • Analysis of defect events (root cause analysis), material disposition and support of improvement activities with defect inspections and advanced analysis methods (e.g. FIB,EDX, etc.)
  • Maintenance and improvement of defect related databases/software applications
  • Implementation, maintenance and improvement of inspection and defect engineering applications and inspection tools
  • Documentation and reporting of defect related events towards internal and external stakeholders in close collaboration with different departments (single process engineering, test, product engineering, quality, etc.)
  • Training of operators and engineers with respect to defect engineering related topics
  • Drive improvement activities towards automated decision making and material disposition (e.g. with AI/ML methods, etc.) for improving defect monitoring process performance


Who we are looking for


  • Master degree or PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Material Sciences
  • Several years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or similar industry and understanding of semiconductor manufacturing process and technology
  • Problem solving skills (beneficial: Six Sigma experience, 8D, etc.)
  • Programming experience, affinity to complex data analysis and IT applications (e.g. Python, SQL, MS Access, Klarity, etc.)
  • Ability to lead/participate in cross-functional teams and willingness to work in a team environment
  • Ability to adjust to fast changing environments and project working style to support the set-up of new processes
  • Confident writing and speaking ability in English and especially German (mandatory)
  • Beneficial: experienced mind-set according to automotive standards in semiconductor industry

 

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.

The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/).
We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.


Please contact Hana Krsul for further information via Hana.Krsul@ams-osram.com or +43 664 9665611.

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Information at a Glance
Job ID:  20968
Posting Start Date:  5/23/25
Job Family:  Operations & Manufacturing
Career Level:  Professional (> 3 years)
Company:  ams-OSRAM AG
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  On-Site
Job Shift:  Flex time
Employment Type:  Regular
Department:  CSA Defect Engineering
Local Job Grade:  G

Application deadline: As long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates. We look forward to receiving your application.