Principal Engineer Chip Development - VCSEL (d/m/f)

Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany – ams-OSRAM International GmbH

What we expect

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

Who we are looking 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

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.

Contact

Stefanie Kleierl will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

E-Mail: stefanie.kleierl@ams-osram.com

Xing

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:	2025/10/02
Experience level:	Professional (> 3 Years)
Type of contract:	Permanent
Employment type:	Full-time
Work Model:	Hybrid
Business unit:	Opto Semiconductors (OS)
Organization:	ams-OSRAM International GmbH
Job field:	Research & Development
Job ID:	21737

What we offer

Coaching

Opportunity for coaching, mentoring and networking

Training offers

Training opportunities & structured onboarding and development planning

Various career paths

Key expert, management & project management

Flexible working hours

Flexible working hours: trust-based flexitime

Home office

Home office option

Part-time

Openness to part-time work (also during parental leave)

Health

Health and prevention program

Pension plan

Employer-funded company pension plan

Bonus

Performance bonus

Social counseling

Social counseling and company doctor

Sports programs

Various sports programs

Continued payment of remuneration

Continued payment of remuneration in the event of illness

Direct insurance

Private insurance offers

Vacation

Up to 30 vacation days per year

Bringing intelligence to light and passion to innovation

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters. By adding intelligence to light and passion to innovation, we enrich peoples' lives. Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation across sensing, illumination and visualization to make journeys safer, medical diagnoses more accurate and daily moments in communication a richer experience

The ams OSRAM Opto Semiconductors business offers high-performance opto semiconductor components and in-depth support for state-of-the-art system solutions based on innovative semiconductor light sources. The Business Unit can look back on almost fifty years of production and development expertise.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Job search

You have found your desired position on our job board? On this page you will find a link at the end of the position description that will take you to our applicant portal. You haven't found the right position yet and would like to send us your unsolicited application? - Simply create your candidate profile in our applicant portal. We will be happy to inform you about jobs that match your profile via our "Job Alert". Would you like to check the current status of your application? Then you can track it directly in your candidate profile under "Job applications". Our goal is to provide you with a great experience and maximum transparency in our application process.

Step 2

Online application

You simply register on our applicant portal and receive access data with which you log in. In the application form, you only have to fill out a few fields and can upload important documents such as cover letter, resume or certificates. This usually takes 5 - 10 minutes. As soon as your application has been successfully saved in our applicant portal, you will automatically receive a confirmation of receipt. The individual review of your documents by HR and the department usually takes two to four weeks.

Step 3

Phone interview

If your profile is suitable for the advertised position, we will invite you to a telephone interview.

Step 4

First personal interview

You have aroused our interest! Now we would like to get to know you personally and invite you to a first interview. In this interview, you will talk to your potential manager and the recruiter about your opportunities at ams OSRAM and your skills and professional experience. The time between the telephone interview and the first personal interview is usually one to two weeks.

Step 5

Second personal interview

If the first interview goes well for you and for us, you are on the shortlist. It is very likely that we will invite you to a further interview: Often there is a need for further clarification after the first interview, in terms of content or organization, which we can then discuss. The time span between the first and the second personal interview is usually two weeks.

Step 6

Starting out with us

We have reached an agreement and the contractual issues are settled? - Welcome to ams OSRAM! The time span between the second personal interview and the conclusion of the contract is usually one to two weeks.

Step 7

Onboarding

We look forward to welcoming you on your first day at work. With our onboarding measures we actively support you to quickly find your way in the ams OSRAM world. You will soon be able to concentrate fully on your new projects and tasks.

General Questions

Principal Engineer Chip Development - VCSEL (d/​m/​f)

Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany – ams-OSRAM International GmbH

What we expect

Who we are looking for

Contact

Job details

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What we offer

Coaching

Training offers

Various career paths

Flexible working hours

Home office

Part-time

Health

Pension plan

Bonus

Social counseling

Sports programs

Continued payment of remuneration

Direct insurance

Vacation

Where you can find us

Our site in Regensburg

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