Defect Engineering Manager

Defect Engineering Manager

ams OSRAM

Premstätten, Austria

Your tasks

• End to end responsibility for the Defect Engineering organization
• Leading a team of around 10 defect engineers
• Define, track, and continuously improve relevant KPIs, including D0 / Defect Density; Excursion rate, wafer at risk
• Prioritize and coordinate CIP and improvement projects focused on D0 improvement
• Provide structured support to Task Force teams with resources and defect analysis expertise
• Act as first level escalation to suppliers and internal stakeholders for defect related topics
• Communicate defect relevant updates to internal and external customers
• Support internal and customer audits and drive follow up actions to closure
• Act as a role model for collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement

Who we are looking for

• Successfully completed studies in Physics, Chemistry or Electrical Engineering or comparable
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, metrology, defect engineering, or related areas
• Proven leadership experience, ideally managing teams or cross‑functional groups
• Open mindset for change and the willingness to contribute to this proactively
• Strong analytical mindset with a high level of data literacy
• Deep understanding of defect inspection systems, review processes, and SPC/FDC methodologies
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple teams including Yield, Process, Metrology, Equipment, Manufacturing, and R&D
• Fluent English language skills, German is a plus