Defect Engineer (d/m/f)
Premstätten, Styria, Austria – ams-OSRAM AG
What we expect
- Improve (incl. supervision and monitoring) defect performance of manufacturing process in close teamwork with single process engineering, process RD, QA, etc.
- Improve process yield via defect engineering, perform physical failure analyses in close cooperation with other departments / teams (e.g. defect, FA team, etc.)
- Analysis of defect events (root cause analysis), material disposition and support of improvement activities with defect inspections and advanced analysis methods (e.g. FIB,EDX, etc.)
- Maintenance and improvement of defect related databases/software applications
- Implementation, maintenance and improvement of inspection and defect engineering applications and inspection tools
- Documentation and reporting of defect related events towards internal and external stakeholders in close collaboration with different departments (single process engineering, test, product engineering, quality, etc.)
- Training of operators and engineers with respect to defect engineering related topics
- Drive improvement activities towards automated decision making and material disposition (e.g. with AI/ML methods, etc.) for improving defect monitoring process performance
Who we are looking for
- Master degree or PhD in Physics, Chemistry or Material Sciences
- Several years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing or similar industry and understanding of semiconductor manufacturing process and technology
- Problem solving skills (beneficial: Six Sigma experience, 8D, etc.)
- Programming experience, affinity to complex data analysis and IT applications (e.g. Python, SQL, MS Access, Klarity, etc.)
- Ability to lead/participate in cross-functional teams and willingness to work in a team environment
- Ability to adjust to fast changing environments and project working style to support the set-up of new processes
- Confident writing and speaking ability in English and especially German (mandatory)
- Beneficial: experienced mind-set according to automotive standards in semiconductor industry
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.
Contact

Hana Krsul will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Phone: +43 664 9665611
E-Mail: hana.krsul@ams-osram.com
For data protection reasons, we only accept applications submitted through our applicant portal. This allows you to view the status of your application in your profile at any time.
Job details
Posting date: | 2025/05/23 |
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Experience level: | Professional (> 3 Years) |
Type of contract: | Permanent |
Employment type: | Full-time |
Work Model: | On site |
Business unit: | CMOS Sensors & ASICs |
Organization: | ams-OSRAM AG |
Job field: | Manufacturing |
Job ID: | 20968 |