Abteilungsleiter Kristallzucht (m/w/d)
Core
Leading a team of ~20 employees and driving technology development in crystal growth for optical, radiation detection, and defense applications.
Role type
Department Head (Crystal Growth)
Builds
Crystalline and ceramic materials for optics, radiation detection, and defense
Domain
Materials Science / Crystal Growth / Optics & Defense
Required skills
Crystal growth expertise, manufacturing process knowledge, metrology, automation control (PLC), team leadership, KPI management, stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Crystal growth equipment, metrology tools, PLC systems
Responsibilities
Lead a team of ~20 employees, drive technology development in crystal growth, stabilize and improve existing growth technologies, collaborate with quality assurance to analyze material defects, create KPIs and initiate improvement measures, maintain contact with employees, external service providers, authorities, and management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC