Hardware Engineer

SMTS Equipment Engineer - Cleaning (f/m/d)

Black Semiconductor Aachen, Germany

About us

We see the semiconductor industry as a realm of possibility. We see opportunity. We see the profound impact that our graphene solutions will have in transforming the industry. We invite you to join us in driving change with our fundamentally human-centered approach, uniting bright minds around a shared vision.

About our technology

The semiconductor industry’s growing demand for more powerful chips with higher bandwidth and lower power finds its solution in our technology. We connect chips to high-throughput, low-delay computing networks. The key lies in harnessing the physical properties of graphene to combine electronic computing with photonic communication, allowing countless chips to interact almost as if they were one.

The Role

We are hiring a Senior Equipment Engineer – Wet Cleaning (f/m/d) to lead tool installation and reliability planning for our Black FabONE cleanroom facility. This role plays a key part in ensuring contamination-free wafer processing and process stability.

  • Lead equipment planning, installation, and integration of wet cleaning tools
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define chemical and exhaust infrastructure
  • Guide tool evaluation, procurement, and vendor collaboration for cleaning equipment
  • Oversee installation, start-up, and qualification of cleaning tools
  • Build documentation, training procedures, and maintenance programs
  • Support yield improvement and uptime through equipment optimization

Your Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience with wet cleaning equipment in semiconductor manufacturing
  • Proven experience with tool installation, initial fab startups, or cleanroom expansions
  • Deep technical knowledge of wet clean processes, including chemical formulation, particle removal, and surface preparation techniques
  • Familiarity with infrastructure requirements such as chemical delivery, drain systems, and ventilation/safety systems
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills, with attention to process and equipment stability
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to train and support operations teams
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field

Our work culture

People Over Processes. At Black Semiconductor, flexibility is key—we ensure work adapts to life, not the other way around. We champion work-life harmony, where careers are meaningful and enriching. Our processes are human-centric, allowing you to focus on what matters

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Job Details

Location
Aachen, Germany
Experience Level
Not specified
Salary Range
Not specified

Company Overview

Black Semiconductor

Our technology integrates high-speed graphene photonics directly onto any electronic chip, inspiring innovators to rethink compute architectures.

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