Job Description:
Future. Discover. Together.

The backend of the Fraunhofer HHI is part of the technology department with 8 scientists and around 40 technologists. We process sophisticated optoelectronic InP, SiNx, LNoI-based components in 3″ to 6″ technology. Development projects and small series for optoelectronic data transmission and sensor technology are carried out using state-of-the-art processes (e.g. sputter coating systems, fully and semi-automatic scriber & breaker and facet coating systems). The Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute is a world leader in the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs). About every second bit transmitted on the Internet touches a PIC from the HHI. Be a part of our team and come on a journey of research and innovation!

Responsabilities:
• Leading a broad-based and experienced team of ~8 employees
• You will report directly to the Head of Technology and Infrastructure
• Research and development in the field of process technology for PICs, especially separation, facet coating and ingot handling
• New and further development of various processes for semiconductor technology using statistical methods, state-of-the-art analysis techniques and in situ measurement methods.
• Documentation of the results and creation of ISO documents for quality assurance
• Collaboration with the management team and scientists in the development of new photonic components
• Introduction of new methods or method optimization, including their validation and documentation, definition of KPI (Key Performance Indicators, e.g. throughput, yield, planning reliability)
• Contributing own ideas, concepts and process improvements

Requirements:
• Completed scientific university degree / diploma / master’s / bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical engineering, chemistry or similar
• Ideally specialization in solid state physics / semiconductor technology
• Practical experience in continuous improvement, yield analysis and improvement, process development
• Very good knowledge of German (at least C1 level)
• Good written and spoken English skills
• Ideally professional experience in coating technologies, vacuum systems, passivation coating
• Initial leadership and management experience desirable

Salary Range:
TVöD

Benefits:
• Extremely interesting challenges in a scientific and at the same time entrepreneurial environment
• Attractive salary package according to TVöD-Bund with 30 days’ vacation, pension scheme (VBL), capital-forming benefits (VWL)
• Modern, excellently equipped workplace in the heart of Berlin
• Open and very cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours
• Extensive training, health and sports offers
• Various employee discounts and discounted BVG ticket
• Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, leisure activities)