Lab Engineer/ Safety Officer 80-100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity 

Empower the Future with Hitachi Energy: Join us in the mixed role as Site Safety Officer and R&D Lab Engineer in Semiconductor Packaging.

We are seeking an experienced R&D Lab Engineer with a strong safety culture and expertise in laboratory environments, preferably in semiconductor packaging. As part of the local HSE organization, you will be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for the research activities. In your role as R&D Lab Engineer in Semiconductor Packaging, you’ll develop and optimize assembly processes, perform power module characterization and prepare CAD drawings. This position encompasses responsibilities in both safety and laboratory settings, making it well-suited for individuals with a research-oriented mindset.

How you’ll make an impact

HSE role

• Ensure compliance with local and national laws as well as international or Hitachi standards in cooperation with the authorities

• Establish the necessary health, safety and environment (HSE) regulations and support their implementation

• Foster a positive culture of HSE in which all members of the organization are actively involved

• Planning and budgeting of HSE activities and measures
   

Lab Engineer role

• Assembly and development of high-performance semiconductor modules, test substrates and processes with high precision: soldering/sintering, wire bonding, adhesive and encapsulation processes

• Procurement of components and materials within the framework of logistics

• Responsibility for the process line and the procurement and evaluation of new equipment

• Communication with scientists and internal business units as well as documentation of processes, process parameters, and module characterizations

Your background 

• Completed technical education and training as physics technician, mechanic, or electromechanical engineer, or Bachelor/master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar

• Ideally, experience in cleanroom environments as well as in semiconductor assembly and interconnection technology is preferred

• Proficient in process development, process optimization, and CAD software

• Experience in Occupational safety and health protection is a strong plus

• Independent, open-minded, and communicative personality and a passion for technical challenges in a dynamic research environment

• Hands-on attitude with practical experience in laboratory work and know-how in experimental techniques

• Relevant work experience in industrial R&D labs is an advantage

• Fluency in English and German (written and spoken)
   

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