Photolithography Senior Maintenance Engineer 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

Join a high-performing photolithography team where your expertise truly makes an impact. As a Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability and continuous improvement of cutting-edge lithography equipment that keeps our production line running. This is your opportunity to shape technical decisions, contribute to long-term tool strategies, and drive meaningful improvements in stability, uptime, and process performance.
Are you someone who takes ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and enjoys making a real impact? Then apply today!

How you'll make an impact

• Ensure high equipment reliability by performing advanced preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on photolithography systems, with a strong focus on Ultratech 1500 Steppers
• Drive continuous improvement (CIP) initiatives to optimize system performance, reduce downtime, and enhance process stability
• Promote a safe and organized work environment by applying 6S principles and adhering to ABRA safety protocols
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and modernization teams to support line expansions, upgrades, and smooth operations
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including detailed troubleshooting guides, maintenance logs, and best-practice resources
• Ensure system data integrity by updating equipment databases, logs, and production planning tools (e.g., SiView)
• Participate in audits and lead efforts to resolve safety-related action items and implement improvements
• Provide technical leadership during complex maintenance activities and mentor junior technicians in best practices

• Completed technical apprenticeship with advanced specialization courses or a degree in electronics, mechanics, or physics, or equivalent education
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in maintaining semiconductor production systems, with proven expertise in photolithography equipment
• In-depth knowledge of Ultratech 1500 Steppers is essential, including preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes and related safety standards
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Willingness to participate in on-call-duty and respond to urgent maintenance needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to lead and train others