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Senior Staff Specialist Production Management (/div) Villach HRC1872590 Hybrid

Infineon Technologies Austria · Manufacturing

Summary

This role involves driving cost reduction, analyzing new product designs for manufacturability, and optimizing production yield for power semiconductor products. The specialist will lead yield improvement activities, define manufacturing strategies, and manage technology or product transfer projects.

Key facts

Status
Available
Location
Villach
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Start date
Immediately
Level
Senior
Experience
3+ years
Education
Master's
Languages (required)
  • EnglishFluent

Languages (a plus)

  • GermanBasic
Required skills
  • Production Management
  • IGBTs
  • CoolMOS
  • SiC
  • yield stabilization
  • optimization
  • 8D processes
  • Excel
Benefits
  • Competitive salaries
  • additional benefits
  • 14 times p. a.
Pay (estimated, unofficial)
~€85k–105k/yrRough guide for a full-time post; the employer named no amount How is this calculated?

Full description

Senior Staff Specialist in Production Management within our Research Development team, you'll have the opportunity to merge creativity with your technical expertise to shape the future of technology, driving groundbreaking projects and bringing new ideas to life.

Your role

Key responsibilities in your new role

  • Drive cost reduction and cost avoidance activities for PS products (IGBTs, CoolMOS, SiC) to ensure a competitive long-term cost position.
  • Analyze and verify new product designs to ensure manufacturability and a successful transition into production.
  • Take ownership of yield stabilization, optimization and monitoring during ramp‑up and volume production, including initiating improvement measures.
  • Lead yield improvement and problem‑solving activities, including focus teams and 8D processes for customer rejects and manufacturing issues.
  • Define and drive the manufacturing strategy in alignment with Product Lines, OP leaders and the PS board, focusing on flexibility, resilience and investment optimization.
  • Lead technology or product transfer projects as Project Owner or Project Manager with full responsibility for scope, budget, resources and project results.
  • Develop and implement new methods and tools for product analysis to enable safe product launches and smooth ramp‑up to high‑volume production.

Your profile

Qualifications and skills to help you succeed

  • Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mechatronics or a comparable field, combined with solid knowledge of power transistor processes and power technology product designs.
  • At least 3–5 years of professional experience in the semiconductor or system manufacturing industry or supply chain management.
  • In‑depth understanding of frontend and backend manufacturing processes, production requirements and manufacturing strategies.
  • Good understanding of cross‑functional processes and interfaces (e.g. PRE, QM, PMG, R&D, OP, RCM, SCP, OSAT, EWM), including relevant economic factors.
  • Experience in managing high‑profile projects and leading complex, cross‑functional project teams.
  • Experience with the 8D problem‑solving methodology and leading task forces or focus teams.
  • Strong affinity for big data and statistical analysis, with very good Excel skills; SQL database programming is an advantage.
  • Excellent English language skills; German is considered an advantage.

We offer

  • Competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.
  • The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group H ( https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/ ).
  • The monthly salary is paid 14 times p. a.
  • We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.
  • #WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
  • As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game‑changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT.
  • Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals.
  • Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
  • We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.
  • We strive to create the best Infineon for everyone by embracing diversity and inclusion.
  • We welcome applicants for who they are and offer a workplace built on trust, openness, respect and equal opportunity.
  • Our hiring decisions are based on skills and experience.
  • Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
  • Please let your recruiter know if you need any accommodations during the interview process.
  • Learn more about our various contact channels and about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.
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