Kristallzüchter/in (w/m/d) K 16/26
Core
Growing high-purity Germanium and Silicon bulk crystals using the Czochralski method for applications in energy-efficient electronics, photonics, quantum computing, and radiation detectors.
Role type
Senior IC crystal growth engineer (semiconductors)
Builds
High-quality Ge and Si crystals up to 6 inches in diameter
Domain
Semiconductor materials & crystal growth
Required skills
Czochralski crystal growth, melt processing of bulk crystals, wet chemical processes, metrology, process data analysis, equipment operation & maintenance, quality assurance, process optimization
Preferred skills
Advanced process control, experience in semiconductor materials
Technologies
Czochralski furnaces, zone refining, hydrogen reduction, chemical etching, deposition systems
Responsibilities
Grow Germanium and Silicon single crystals via Czochralski method, develop and optimize growth processes, prepare materials including zone refining and hydrogen reduction of GeO2, perform chemical etching and coatings, operate and maintain growth equipment, ensure quality standards and safety compliance, collaborate with engineering teams on new equipment development, contribute to scientific research projects