Jr Quality Engineer (Semiconductor Manufacturing)

Location: Hamburg, Germany; onsite work in a semiconductor wafer fab.

Company

Semiconductor manufacturing company operating a leading European wafer fabrication site.

What you will do

• Support manufacturing quality activities across assigned production areas and processes.
• Collect, review, analyze, and report quality and process performance data.
• Participate in investigations of non-conformances, process deviations, and manufacturing abnormalities under guidance.
• Apply quality tools and methodologies including SPC, MSA, document management, auditing, and root cause analysis.
• Support audits, compliance activities, quality documentation, business administration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, operations, and product quality teams while completing structured training and development activities.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's degree or technical qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Quality, or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in manufacturing, technology, and quality engineering.
• Basic understanding of data analysis and structured problem-solving approaches.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills in English and German.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Initial experience in manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, or quality-related environments through internships, projects, KPI reporting, or vocational training.
• Basic knowledge of SPC, MSA, 8D, or root cause analysis.
• Interest in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a focus on work-life balance.
• Professional mentoring, structured training, and development support.
• Training courses and career development opportunities.
• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies and quality methodologies.
• International, collaborative, and inclusive working environment.
• Competitive compensation, employee benefits, company events, sports activities, discounts, mobility schemes, and additional social benefits.