Graphene Process Development & Innovation Engineer (f/m/d)

About us We see the semiconductor industry as a realm of possibility. We see opportunity. We see the profound impact that our graphene solutions will have in transforming the industry. We invite you to join us in driving change with our fundamentally human-centered approach, uniting bright minds around a shared vision. The vision is: Prove to everybody that you can make a fundamental change. Prove with your knowledge and skills how things can be done differently. Together, we can change the paradigm of how the world connects About our technology The semiconductor industry’s growing demand for more powerful chips with higher bandwidth and lower power finds its solution in our technology. We connect chips to high-throughput, low-delay computing networks. The key lies in harnessing the physical properties of graphene to combine electronic computing with photonic communication, allowing countless chips to interact almost as if they were one. Our graphene photonic innovation increases computing power and efficiency to a new order of magnitude In short, we connect chips to create powerful and energy-efficient networks, overcoming connectivity limitations in the semiconductor industry. We deliver the graphene solution The Role We are seeking an experienced Graphene Process Development & Innovation Engineer at Black Semiconductor to lead the development, integration, optimization, and manufacturing implementation of graphene transfer, lamination, patterning, and related wet processes for next-generation IGP™ devices. This role combines graphene process development, equipment integration, wafer handling/lamination, wet processing, and manufacturing engineering. You will work across the technology lifecycle, from R&D and process development through equipment qualification, fab startup, production ramp-up, and sustained manufacturing. You will work closely with Process Integration, Device, Equipment, Facilities, Metrology, Manufacturing, R&D, and external technology partners to develop reliable, scalable, and manufacturable graphene solutions. To join our team, you should be excited to Graphene Process Development • Lead the development and optimization of graphene transfer, lamination, handling, patterning, and related wet processes for IGP™ applications. • Develop scalable graphene process flows from R&D through qualification and manufacturing ramp-up. • Develop and optimize wet processes, including cleaning, surface preparation, chemical treatment, resist processing, graphene patterning, and post-process cleaning. • Establish process windows to achieve the required graphene quality, adhesion, uniformity, cleanliness, pattern fidelity, and device performance. • Evaluate and qualify new materials, chemicals, tapes, carriers, processes, and technologies for graphene integration. • Drive process innovation and solve complex graphene integration and manufacturing challenges. Equipment Development & Integration • Lead the development and integration of graphene transfer, lamination, wafer mounting, tape application, wafer handling, and wet-process equipment. • Define equipment requirements, specifications, process capabilities, and automation requirements. • Support equipment selection, design/modification, installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT, qualification, and production release. • Work with equipment suppliers and OEMs to develop and modify equipment for Black Semiconductor’s graphene processes. • Optimize equipment configuration, recipes, wafer handling, vacuum, motion, tension control, and automation. • Troubleshoot process and equipment issues and lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions. Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement • Drive DOE, process characterization, data analysis, SPC, and process monitoring to improve yield, quality, reliability, and productivity. • Establish and maintain PORs, process specifications, equipment specifications, recipes, process windows, and control plans. • Analyze metrology and inspection data to identify process trends, defects, and improvement opportunities. • Support fab startup, process/equipment qualification, production readiness, yield improvement, throughput, cycle-time improvement, and production ramp-up. • Develop manufacturing procedures, work instructions, troubleshooting guides, and qualification documentation. • Lead continuous improvement activities focused on yield, quality, throughput, equipment reliability, safety, and cost of ownership. Collaboration & Technology Transfer • Collaborate with Process Integration, Device, Equipment, Facilities, Metrology, Manufacturing, Quality, and R&D teams to solve technical challenges. • Work with chemical, material, equipment, and technology suppliers to evaluate and qualify new solutions. • Lead technical discussions with external partners, universities, research institutes, and equipment suppliers. • Transfer process knowledge from R&D into manufacturing in a controlled and scalable manner. • Support technician and engineer training for graphene processes and equipment. Your Qualifications • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Semiconductor Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered. • 3+ years of semiconductor, advanced materials, advanced packaging, wafer processing, or related manufacturing experience. • Strong experience in one or more of the following areas: • Graphene or 2D-material processing and integration • Graphene transfer and handling • Wafer lamination, mounting, or tape application • Thin-wafer handling • Wet and chemical processing • Advanced packaging or wafer-level manufacturing • Semiconductor equipment development and integration Our work culture People Over Processes. At Black Semiconductor, flexibility is key—we ensure work adapts to life, not the other way around. We champion work-life harmony, w