About us European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) is a
joint venture between four technology leaders, TSMC, Bosch, Infineon
and NXP, to establish a state-of-the-art semiconductor fab in the
heart of Europe. ESMC represents our shared commitment to
strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem. Für unsere
zukünftige Fab in Dresden suchen wir eine/n hochmotivierte/n und
engagierte/n: Equipment Engineer (m/f/d) – Start Date: 1 October
2026 At ESMC, the Equipment Engineer supports the installation,
maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of advanced
semiconductor manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment. As
part of a high-volume 24/7 fab operation, the role focuses on ensuring
tool performance, improving uptime, reducing defects, and supporting
stable production. The position requires openness to scheduled and
occasional shift work, on call duty, includes an initial induction and
training period in Dresden of one month, followed by one year of
on-the-job training in Taiwan. If you are interested in advancing your
career in semiconductor manufacturing, learning from one of the
world’s leading semiconductor companies, and joining an
international and diverse team on a unique learning journey, apply now
with your English CV. Tasks 1. Maintain equipment performance in a
cleanroom environment to support stable, high-quality production. 2.
Handle on-duty tasks and perform fundamental alarm troubleshooting. 3.
Install and qualify new tool sets according to project plans and
schedules. 4. Identify root causes and solve critical equipment
issues. 5. Improve tool uptime and availability while driving defect
reduction. 6. Identify and pursue opportunities for hardware
capability enhancement. 7. Build defense and monitoring systems to
prevent equipment failures and performance loss. 8. Manage vendor
relationships and act as module liaison with facilities, vendors, and
manufacturing shift personnel. 9. Support scheduled night shifts,
evening shifts, weekend work, on-duty assignments, and on-call duties
as required in a 24/7 high-volume manufacturing environment. Profile
1. Legally eligible to work in Germany. 2. Available for approximately
one year of on-the-job training in Taiwan. 3. Open for scheduled and
occasional shift work, on call duty. 4. Degree in electronics,
electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechanics,
mechatronics, material engineering, or an equivalent field. 5.
Practical experience in a mechanical or equipment-related field. 6.
Understanding of technical documentation and schematics. 7. Knowledge
of semiconductor manufacturing is a plus. 8. Fluent in English with
good command of German. 9. Hands-on working attitude with an open
mindset. 10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 11. Able
to perform physical work on tools in a cleanroom environment.
Important Candidate Information: Start Date: This role is planned to
commence on October 1, 2026, in Dresden. Depending on your needs and
timeline preferences, January 1, 2027, can be considered as an
alternative start date. Onboarding and International Training: The
first month of your employment will be spent in Dresden. Following
this initial onboarding, training, and integration with your new team
members, you will travel to Taiwan for a one-year on-the-job training
and knowledge transfer program. Your training in Taiwan will involve
close collaboration with experienced TSMC engineering teams. You may
also receive additional training and support at TSMC’s
state-of-the-art Newcomer Training Center in Taichung. Training
Logistics: For employees requiring accommodation during the first
month in Dresden, and who reside more than 90 minutes away, ESMC will
organize appropriate temporary lodging. This provision does not apply
to employees who establish a residential address in Dresden (e.g., to
expedite work permit procedures away from their original place of
residence) or who terminate a personal lease contract in Dresden prior
to their planned departure to Taiwan. Furthermore, ESMC will organize
and provide air and ground transportation from Dresden to Taichung
(Taiwan) and back at the conclusion of the training. Accommodation in
Taiwan will be provided in one of TSMC’s modern and comfortable
company dormitories. Role Requirements and Expectations: This is a
unique opportunity to gain exposure to TSMC’s world-leading advanced
manufacturing practices and actively contribute to building ESMC from
the ground up. As a start-up organization, ESMC offers the opportunity
to play an active role in shaping the company’s culture, future
organization and ways of working. Candidates should be comfortable in
a dynamic environment where certain operational details such as
processes, documentation, shift structures, will continue to evolve
during the ramp-up phase. This role is ideal for individuals with a
strong growth mindset, a positive attitude, and a long-term
perspective. We offer Jede Reise beginnt mit dem ersten Schritt. Der
Einstieg bei ESMC zu diesem frühen Zeitpunkt bietet Ihnen die
einzigartige Gelegenheit, aktiv die Zukunft des Werks in Dresden
mitzugestalten, Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben und Ihr wahres Potenzial
unter Beweis zu stellen. Der Einstieg bei ESMC zu diesem frühen
Zeitpunkt bietet Ihnen die einzigartige Gelegenheit, aktiv die Zukunft
des Werks in Dresden mitzugestalten, Ihre Karriere voranzutreiben und
Ihr wahres Potenzial unter Beweis zu stellen. Sie werden in einem
schnelllebigen, internationalen Start-up-Umfeld arbeiten und
gleichzeitig Zugang zur Erfahrung, zum Talent und zu den Ressourcen
des größten und fortschrittlichsten Halbleiterherstellers der Welt,
TSMC, haben. Sie haben reichlich Gelegenheit, mehr über die
TSMC-Operationen, die digitale Transformation und verschiedene
fortgeschrittene Themen im Zusammenhang mit Anlagen weltweit zu
lernen, sowohl in Taiwan als auch an anderen Standorten auf der
Welt.Sie werden in einem schnelllebigen, internationalen
Start-up-Umfeld arbe