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City:  Itzehoe

Date:  May 7, 2026

Group Leader Cleanroom - Process Development & Manufacturing (all genders)

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT, located in Itzehoe, offers a cutting-edge research and manufacturing environment of approximately 200 employees and several local partners, featuring a state-of-the-art equipment portfolio, two cleanrooms, and approximately 700 m² of laboratory space. As a bridge between research and pre-development on the one hand and commercial application on the other, Fraunhofer ISIT is an exciting employer with innovative prospects for the future.

The »Fabrication – Research and Development« department forms the core of the technological implementation of research and development projects in microsystems technology and power electronics. It combines the planning and creation of manufacturing instructions and the execution of MES-controlled manufacturing in the cleanroom, as well as the maintenance and needs-based expansion of its semiconductor manufacturing facilities.
The »Process Development and Manufacturing« group develops and optimizes individual manufacturing processes on industrial semiconductor equipment for the production of micromechanical and power electronic components on Si, glass, and GaN substrates in a cleanroom. This includes continuous monitoring and analysis of process quality and results.

Be part of change

• You will assume technical and managerial leadership of our »Process Development and Manufacturing« group.
• Here, you will work directly at the interface between external customers and external cleanroom users – actively shaping their collaboration.
• You will represent the group in management meetings and ensure effective communication between various partners, Fraunhofer ISIT business units, and other groups.
• You will carefully organize and coordinate the group, ensuring smooth operations in coordination with the other groups in the department.
• In close contact with your department head and scientists from various departments, you will plan the maintenance and renewal of technologies to be provided for Fraunhofer ISIT.
• You will identify the requirements for optimal manufacturing conditions and help shape the budget.

What you contribute

• A master’s degree in electrical engineering, natural sciences, or a comparable qualification
• Desirable: Production-related cleanroom experience and initial leadership experience
• An asset: Completion of a leadership development program
• Innovative ideas and the motivation to implement them in consultation with the department management and evaluate their effectiveness
• Fluency in spoken and written German and English (C1 level)
• The ability to motivate employees to achieve challenging goals, as well as a willingness to familiarize yourself with various application-specific topics
• Team spirit and an open-minded, communicative, and cooperative personality
• A dedicated, responsible, and independent work ethic

What we offer

• Flexible work schedules and support for balancing work and personal life
• Workplace health management and company pension plan (VBL)
• Subsidy for the Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket
• Free employee parking
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Opportunities for independent work and actively shaping the future with your own ideas
• A highly motivated team in an innovative and professional manufacturing environment
• An open, collegial work atmosphere
• Guidance and support from a dedicated leadership team during onboarding and through your professional and personal development

The weekly working time is 39 hours. The position is initially limited to two years. However, we are interested in long-term cooperation. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.
 

Technical questions will be answered by:
Mr. Dr. Dirk Kaden
dirk.kaden@isit.fraunhofer.de
Phone +49 4821 17-3493
Questions regarding the recruiting-process will be answered by: 
Ms. Vivien Wilkens
vivien.wilkens@isit.fraunhofer.de
Phone +49 4821 17-3613

Fraunhofer Institute for Silicon Technology ISIT 

www.isit.fraunhofer.de 

Requisition Number: 84285                Application Deadline: 06/15/2026

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