Senior Automation Equipment Engineer (f/m/d)

NexWafe GmbH - TDK Micronas, NexWafe GmbH - Neuer Messplatz

Full-time

Permanent employee

Intro

For our location in Freiburg im Breisgau, we are looking for a Senior Automation Equipment Engineer (f/m/d) to strengthen our Design Engineering department.

At NexWafe, we are redefining how silicon wafers are manufactured. Our innovative epitaxial wafer technology reduces process steps, energy consumption, and CO₂ emissions, setting a new benchmark for sustainable photovoltaic production.

As a Senior Automation Equipment Engineer (f/m/d), you will play an important role in the development, procurement, integration, and optimization of automated manufacturing equipment that powers our next-generation production processes. You will transform manufacturing and process requirements into technical equipment concepts and specifications, ensuring reliable and scalable automation solutions.

Join our international team and help drive the transition toward a more sustainable energy future.

Your Mission

Gather and document stakeholder requirements and translate into equipment specifications and RFQs.
Support concept development and technical evaluation of automation solutions.
Review supplier proposals, technical documentation, software architectures, and design packages.
Participate in design reviews, FAT, SAT, and equipment acceptance activities.
Define and verify PLC, HMI, robotics, vision system, and MES interface requirements.
Support deployment of equipment into production environments and monitor performance with corrective actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to automation.

Your profile

Master's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial automation, manufacturing equipment, or system integration.
Experience with automated production equipment, material handling systems, and inspection systems.