Company

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH

Location

Germany-Dresden

Job Category

Facility & Industrial Safety / Environmental Protection

Job Type

Engineer / Admin

Employment Type

Regular

Posted

Mar 07, 2025

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) is a joint venture between four technology leaders, TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP, to establish a state-of-the-art semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe. ESMC represents our shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem.

To help us build the foundation of our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate:

Process Cooling Water Systems Engineer (PCW)

As a Process Cooling Water Systems Engineer (PCW), you will be the system owner and subject matter expert for Process Cooling Water (PCW), Industrial Wastewater Treatment (WWT), Industrial Reclaim, and Ultrapure Water (UPW) at our new state-of-the-art semiconductor fab in Dresden. Your role will ensure system safety, operations excellence, reliability, efficiency, and compliance while driving continuous improvement and innovation. You will collaborate with internal teams, external service providers, and technicians to optimize operations, develop technical documentation, and support new installations and upgrades.

Job Responsibilities

1. New challenges: Become part of the facility team to build ESMC's 300mm semiconductor fab.

2. System Ownership & Optimization: Oversee the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of critical Water Supply Systems, ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

3. Technical Expertise: Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance (PM/CM) job plans, Operating Instructions (OI), standard operating procedures (SOPs), Out of Control Action Plans (OCAP), and Training; identifies opportunities for improvement.

4. Data-Driven Decision Making: Review and analyze data for equipment/systems to increase efficiency and safety and ensure uninterruptible supply of the system within specifications.

5. Project Involvement: Support system design, construction, and commissioning for new installations and upgrades.

6. Continuous Improvement & Cost Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost savings, reliability improvements, and integration of best practices.

7. Training & Collaboration: Provide technical training to technicians and engineers, foster knowledge sharing, and act as a mentor for junior engineers.

8. Incident Management: Manage to integrate reliability focus and risk analysis to include Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and 6S/8D problem solving methods on any equipment failures or impacts to production.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications and Education:

Degree in Water Treatment Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Must have experience:

1. 10+ years of relevant post education experience with ultrapure water systems, industrial wastewater treatment systems in design, construction, commissioning, and operations.

2. Strong knowledge in operation and regulatory compliance of industrial processing plant or semiconductor experience is preferred.

3. Experience with facilities engineering of industrial processing plant, project management, and troubleshooting.

Language Skills:

Fluent German and English language skills

Professional Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Office, discipline-specific software (i.e., AutoCAD, Revit, CAFM etc.), technology, math principles and predictive models

Personal Attributes:

Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others

Location: Dresden, Germany.

Please apply with English resume.

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 unlock your potential. Work in a fast paced, international startup environment while at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC.

At ESMC, we 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.