Job Description
Defect Engineering Manager (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

  • End to end responsibility for the Defect Engineering organization 
  • Leading a team of around 10 defect engineers
  • Define, track, and continuously improve relevant KPIs, including D0 / Defect Density; Excursion rate, wafer at risk
  • Prioritize and coordinate CIP and improvement projects focused on D0 improvement 
  • Provide structured support to Task Force teams with resources and defect analysis expertise 
  • Act as first level escalation to suppliers and internal stakeholders for defect related topics
  • Communicate defect relevant updates to internal and external customers 
  • Support internal and customer audits and drive follow up actions to closure
  • Act as a role model for collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement


Who we are looking for


  • Successfully completed studies in Physics, Chemistry or Electrical Engineering or comparable
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, metrology, defect engineering, or related areas
  • Proven leadership experience, ideally managing teams or cross‑functional groups
  • Open mindset for change and the willingness to contribute to this proactively
  • Strong analytical mindset with a high level of data literacy
  • Deep understanding of defect inspection systems, review processes, and SPC/FDC methodologies
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
  • Ability to manage priorities across multiple teams including Yield, Process, Metrology, Equipment, Manufacturing, and R&D
  • Fluent English language skills, German is a plus


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 H (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/).
We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.


Please contact Stefanie Kleierl for further information via STEFANIE.KLEIERL@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +49 (941) 8501391.

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:  22817
Posting Start Date:  2/12/26
Job Family:  Operations & Manufacturing
Career Level:  Experienced Professional (>8 years)
Company:  ams-OSRAM AG
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  Hybrid
Job Shift:  Flex time
Regular/Temporary:  Regular
Department:  CSA Defect Engineering
Local Job Grade:  H

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.