Challenge the impossible – are you ready? Join AIXTRON and shape the future!
At AIXTRON, a leading supplier of deposition systems to the semiconductor industry, it’s not just about creating technology – it's about shaping the future. Ever since the company was established in 1983, we have been driven and defined by our spirit of discovery and our passion for excellence. Our state-of-the-art systems are at the heart of many high-tech applications, from LED and display technology to energy management, communication, and much more besides. All of this is made possible by a team brimming with talent – our greatest asset. Drawing on your skills and your enthusiasm for technology, you too could soon be contributing to our efforts, as we endeavor to push the boundaries of what is possible. At AIXTRON, you can look forward to exciting projects, interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancement.
Your challenge
- Lead the development and fine-tuning of MOCVD processes for compound semiconductors,focusing on AsP deposition
- Plan and execute complex, cross-departmental development projects for both planetary and showerhead reactor platforms
- Design and coordinate precision experimental series; analyze results scientifically to identify correlations and optimize throughput, yield, and device performance.
- Document and share insights effectively, enabling colleagues and customers to benefit from your expertise.
- Adapt laboratory-developed processes to meet customer requirements and ensure seamless transfer to customer equipment, accelerating success.
The skills needed
- Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or related technical/scientific field; PhD preferred.
- Strong knowledge in semiconductor technology or solid-state physics.
- Proven hands-on experience with MOCVD deposition processes for compound semiconductors - preferably including both planetary and showerhead reactors—and expertise in AsP materials.
- Familiarity with characterization methods in solid-state physics and practical measurement
- Excellent English communication skills (spoken and written).
- Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally (5–10%).
What you can expect from us
- Flexible working hours: At AIXTRON, you can take a flexible approach to organizing your working day (without fixed core hours), work on the move, and switch between company office and mobile office.
- Vacation: You will receive 30 vacation days by default. In addition, you can increase your annual leave through a salary conversion model.
- Profit sharing: As an employee, you have the opportunity to participate in the company’s success and benefit from a profit-sharing scheme.
- Health: We are committed to providing support for your physical and mental health, e.g., through regular health campaigns.
- Personal development: It is important to us that you continue to evolve your skills, be it with the help of our own AIXTRON Academy or through personalized development programs.
- Retirement benefits and additional insurance: We support your retirement planning and offer capital-forming benefits as well as individual supplementary insurance options.
- Catering: In our company cafeteria, you can enjoy subsidized meals as well as fresh seasonal fruit baskets.
- Open corporate culture: We foster an open and respectful culture – first-name terms – that extends across all hierarchical levels.
- Sustainability and mobility: We are committed to sustainability and provide EV charging stations for cars and bicycles, as well as convenient transport connections and free parking spaces.
- Employee referral program: If you help attract new talent to AIXTRON, we will reward you generously through our employee referral program.
