Job Description
Principal Engineer Chip Development - VCSEL (d/m/f)
Regensburg, Germany

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

  • Development of VCSEL technology, including for data communication
  • Innovative advancement and optimization of VCSEL component properties
  • Integration of VCSELs into novel applications through close collaboration with process development and manufacturing interfaces
  • Sustainable, systematic resolution of complex design and process-related issues
  • In-depth analysis of influencing parameters on component properties and cross-process understanding of interactions


What we look for


  • Successfully completed (technical) university degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a comparable technical/scientific field of study
  • Solid professional experience in the VCSEL and semiconductor industry required
  • Experience with high-frequency technology for data communication as well as aging mechanisms and reliability of VCSEL components
  • Profound knowledge in semiconductor technology and/or device physics
  • Broad knowledge of available frontend processes
  • Independent, structured, and goal-oriented working style
  • High level of problem-solving ability and analytical thinking
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Very good command of English, both written and spoken; medium German skills are desirable


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:  21737
Posting Start Date:  10/2/25
Job Family:  Research & Development
Career Level:  Professional (> 3 years)
Company:  ams-OSRAM International GmbH
Schedules:  Full Time
Work Model:  Hybrid
Job Shift:  Flex time
Employment Type:  Regular
Department:  OS CIC Laser

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.