Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Semiconductor Materials (m/f/d) - IMQR

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH is the joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP. For the first time, global technology leader TSMC is building a semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe, offering cutting-edge manufacturing technologies for next-generation semiconductor products. ESMC represents a shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem. For our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and committed: Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Semiconductor Materials (m/f/d) - IMQR

Are you ready to safeguard the quality foundation of Europe’s newest leading-edge semiconductor fab?

As a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer for Incoming Materials, you will play a critical role in securing the reliability and statistical stability of the raw materials, chemicals, and services powering our manufacturing process. Collaborating closely with global suppliers and internal engineering, laboratory, and procurement teams across different time zones, you will protect the fab from yield excursions and ensure our wafer performance aligns perfectly with our global mother fabs.

This is a high-visibility opportunity to establish robust quality standards, mentor junior team members, and drive continuous improvement in a dynamic, international greenfield environment.

To set you up for ultimate success, your journey begins with a unique and exciting opportunity: a fully supported, 9-month intensive training program at our state-of-the-art facilities in Taiwan. Job Responsibilities 1. Supplier Quality Assurance: Drive the quality, reliability, and statistical process control (SPC) of incoming materials to ensure stable fab operations and matching wafer performance benchmarks. 2. Risk & Excursion Management: Proactively protect the fab from supplier-related excursions by leading multidisciplinary problem-solving teams to resolve quality issues and implement robust corrective actions (CAPA). 3. Supplier Audits & Performance: Manage supplier relationships through regular quality system assessments, onsite audits, process change control, and KPI-driven risk management. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with procurement, facilities, process engineering, and laboratory teams to align material specifications with operational requirements. 5. Continuous Improvement: Champion the exchange of Best Known Methods (BKMs) and lessons learned with external suppliers and internal global partners. 6. Leadership & Mentorship: Act as a technical role model and mentor within the team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous learning, and open communication. Job Qualifications Must-Have:

1. Education: University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Material Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related STEM field. 2. Industry Experience: Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in the semiconductor or a highly related high-tech manufacturing industry (e.g., advanced chemicals, solar, or display technology). 3. Technical Expertise: Strong background in supplier quality management, material quality control procedures, SPC, statistical data analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies. 4. Soft Skills & Adaptability: Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage international stakeholders, and communicate effectively with supplier senior management. 5. Language Skills: Full professional fluency in English (written and spoken). 6. Global Mobility: Willingness and readiness to complete a mandatory 9-month intensive training and onboarding program in Taiwan at the start of your employment.

Nice-to-Have:

1. Certified ISO/TS 16949 or IATF 16949 supplier auditor. 2. Practical experience in semiconductor process integration, process module engineering, fab operations, or physical/chemical material analysis. 3. German language skills (level B2 or higher). Each journey starts with a first step. Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world. Behind the world’s most advanced technology are real people with real passion. Our success is fueled by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust (ICIC). At ESMC we believe in the power of inclusive leadership and passion. We demonstrate this in our commitment to our people vision: create an inclusive environment to inspire passion and enable the best in YOU. It is the policy of ESMC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, ethnic and national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.