Job Description
Group Manager Pod & Wafer Handling (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

  • Overall responsibility for the successful execution of all tasks within the Pod & Wafer Handling workgroup, including commissioning, ongoing maintenance, sustainable repair, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and associated tools
  • Lead, manage, and coach team members, including Maintenance Engineers and First-Level-Maintenance (FLM) Technicians, to achieve operational targets, ensure required quality standards, and build a qualified and proactive team
  • Define and implement measures to achieve KPIs such as Uptime, MTTR, MTBF, and PM Compliance
    Ensure effective communication internally, externally, and with relevant departments and stakeholders (e.g., Process, Engineering, Line Control, Facility, and equipment suppliers)
  • Optimize personnel, equipment, and process resources to maximize productivity through increased equipment availability, improved OEE, cost reduction, and the planning and implementation of improvement projects
  • Strategically plan required tool capacities and capabilities to achieve optimal productivity and quality
  • Ensure proper management of manufacturing equipment, including equipment selection, commissioning, design considerations, compliance with safety standards, development of maintenance plans, equipment inspections, and adherence to 5S guidelines
  • Monitor and report performance and costs in alignment with production targets, including defining and implementing continuous improvement projects

 


Who we are looking for


  • Completed technical education, either at a Higher Technical College (HTL)/technical secondary school or through a vocational apprenticeship combined with several years of technical work experience
  • Strong leadership skills, able to act as a role model and effectively delegate tasks. First leadership experience is an advantage.
  • Experience in mechatronics, electronics, and networking technologies
  • Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues
  • Willingness to learn and strong problem-solving skills
  • Sense of responsibility, ability to work independently, and make decisions
  • Team player with proactive communication skills within the professional environment
  • Proficiency in German and English

 

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 Daria Berezova for further information via DARIA.BEREZOVA@AMS-OSRAM.COM or +49 (941) 8501571.

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:  23909
Posting Start Date:  9/28/26
Job Family:  Operations & Manufacturing
Career Level:  Professional (> 3 years)
Company:  ams-OSRAM AG
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  Hybrid
Job Shift:  Flex time
Regular/Temporary:  Temporary
Department:  LSP EEN Wafer & Pod Handling
Local Job Grade: 

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.