Equipment & Process Development Technician
Black Semiconductor
Equipment & Process Development Technician
Black Semiconductor
Graphene photonics enable optical chip interconnects
The Role
Black Semiconductor is seeking a hands-on and flexible Equipment & Process Development Technician to support the installation, qualification, operation, maintenance, process development, and ramp-up of our FabONE semiconductor manufacturing facility.
You will work across CMP, wet cleaning, plating, and Graphene processes and equipment, supporting both R&D and manufacturing activities.
This is a flexible, multi-functional role where responsibilities will adapt to business priorities and FabONE needs.
Key Responsibilities
Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, startup, operation, and maintenance.
Perform preventive/corrective maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and equipment recovery.
Act as a first responder for equipment alarms, abnormal conditions, and OOC events.
Monitor tool health, equipment performance, and process conditions to maintain high uptime and reliability.
Support CMP, wet cleaning, plating, Graphene and Chemical supply systems.
Manage critical consumables such as CMP pads, diamond disks, filters, PVA brushes, plating consumables, and chemicals.
Support process development, engineering experiments, process qualification, characterization, and optimization.
Support Graphene transfer, wet processing, patterning, equipment operation, and process development.
Assist Process and Equipment Engineers with tool tuning, recipe optimization, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
Collect and document equipment/process data and maintain accurate maintenance, qualification, and process records.
Support development and improvement of SOPs, PM procedures, and equipment standards.
Follow all cleanroom, chemical handling, EHS, and contamination-control requirements.
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, EHS, R&D, and equipment suppliers.
Support other technical activities as required based on business and FabONE priorities.
Your Qualifications
Technical degree, apprenticeship, technician certification, or equivalent practical experience.
3-5+ years of semiconductor equipment, process, manufacturing, or technician experience.
Hands-on experience in one or more areas: CMP, wet cleaning, plating, wafer processing, equipment engineering, process development, or chemical systems.
Strong hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
Basic knowledge of pumps, valves, filters, tubing, sensors, motors, vacuum, chemical/fluid delivery, and equipment controls.
Experience with process development, equipment qualification, calibration, or optimization is a plus.
Graphene or advanced materials processing experience is a plus.
Ability to learn and support multiple equipment platforms and technologies.
Strong problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.
English proficiency required; German is a plus.
Willingness to work hands-on in a cleanroom and support a fast-paced startup/new-fab environment.
What Success Looks Like
Safe, reliable, and available equipment.
Fast and effective response to equipment and process issues.
Stable and qualified CMP, Cleaning, Plating, and Graphene processes.
Strong support for R&D, engineering, and manufacturing activities.
Continuous improvement in uptime, reliability, process stability, quality, and efficiency.
Flexibility to support changing FabONE and business priorities.
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, where careers are meaningful and enriching. Our processes are human-centric, allowing you to focus on what matters
Let’s grow together. Your potential is our priority. We provide the autonomy to make a lasting impact and nurture your growth through a culture of continuous learning. We invest in your journey for professional and personal development
Your Health and Future Matter. Your well-being is paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding insurance, pension and virtual stock options for your mental, physical, and financial health. Your peace of mind is our priority - in the present and future
We Live Openness. Collaboration and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. We practice openness, fostering trust and respect. Individuality is our collective strength, fueling innovation and driving us forward
We connect chips – and people. We encourage qualified individuals from any background to apply. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. Join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in the industry
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Graphene photonics enable optical chip interconnects
Black Semiconductor develops graphene-based photonics that integrate optical components into the outer layers of CMOS-like chips, enabling direct optical chip-to-chip communication. It works by using graphene as a translator to convert electronic signals to optical signals and back, so electrons on silicon can talk to photons through integrated photonic interconnects. This approach differs from traditional silicon photonics or pure electronic interconnects by being CMOS-compatible, wafer-scale, and capable of linking multiple chips as a single high-performance unit while reducing production steps by about 60%. The company aims to move from pilot production to mass manufacturing, building a 300mm wafer facility (FabONE) in Aachen, with pilot production by 2027 and mass production by 2031, backed by a large European funding round and investors.
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