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As a Senior Photolithography Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing photolithography processes used in semiconductor manufacturing. Your role will involve working with advanced lithography equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality production standards. This is your opportunity to shape technical decisions, contribute to long term tool strategies, and drive meaningful improvements in stability, uptime, and process performance. Are you someone who takes ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys making a real impact? Then apply today!\nHow you’ll make an impact\nEnsure processes meet the production program and yield goals and address any product yield and rework issues.\n\nEngage with equipment and material vendors to develop new solutions and improve existing processes, to ensure smooth functioning of the production line.\n\nDevelop new techniques, modify existing designs, and coordinate process improvement projects.\n\nAnalyze process data to identify trends, optimize performance, and troubleshoot issues (implement and regularly check SPC).\n\nIndependent planning and Implementation of new machinery into the production line.\n\nWork closely with process integration, wet etch, diffusion, metals, dry etch, and implant teams to ensure seamless production.\n\nSupports some metrology tools i.e. to measure CD and Overlay.\n\nOn-call duties on weekends and public holidays (as required from the production) with participation in the on-call meeting (before the on-call duty) agreed on his own responsibility with the other on-call service providers.\n\nYour background\nBachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science or Physics) with 5+ years of experience in industry or master’s degree with 3+ years of experience in industry or Ph.D. with industry experience\n\nExtensive experience in wafer photolithography operations especially in coating and exposure in Steppers, in a wafer manufacturing environment (thin-film-head, semiconductor wafer manufacturing)\n\nFamiliarity with automated wafer factory software systems like SPC, MES and Experience with data extraction, manipulation, and analysis\n\nStrong understanding of optics and immersion lithography\n\nProficiency in data science and programming is preferred\n\nGood English and German language skills\n\nAbility to work in a cleanroom environment\n\nMore about us\nOur flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. 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