The Opportunity

As a Lead Operator, you’ll play a key role in driving operational excellence within a dynamic semiconductor production environment. This position offers the chance to take on technical and leadership responsibilities, supporting both process optimization and team development. You’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge systems, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and help shape the future of production quality and efficiency. If you're passionate about technology, teamwork, and making a measurable impact, this is your opportunity to grow and lead.

How you’ll make an impact

• Work in a continuous shift system with flexibility to support various production areas

• Process production lots according to current work instructions while maintaining high standards of quality and safety

• Conduct daily process controls (SPC), monitor and optimize parameters to ensure consistent product quality

• Provide first-level technical support for issues related to production lots and equipment

• Act as deputy for the supervisor during absences and support team members in executing production processes

• Facilitate training, certification, and re-certification of team members, and conduct workshops to strengthen team skills

• Operate relevant systems such as SiView, SAP ME/BO, and Fabtime, and lead line briefings to communicate priorities and updates

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, cross-functional projects, and support the implementation of new technologies and professional development

Your background

• Bachelor or Master degree in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, or a comparable technical discipline

• Several years of experience in semiconductor production or similar technical environment

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities

• Ability to work well in a team and high level of commitment

• Willingness to work in shifts and flexibility

• Very good German language skills and English skills are an advantage

More About Us

Hitachi Energy offers you interesting tasks in a highly motivated team and an open communication style. Through an individual and practice-oriented induction plan, we will support you to quickly gain professional confidence to be able to work independently with high level of personal responsibility.