Director Opto Materials Program

Über uns
Welcome at AIXTRONChallenge the impossible – are you ready? At AIXTRON, a leading supplier of deposition systems to the semiconductor industry, it’s not just about creating technology – it's about shaping the future. Ever since the company was established in 1983, we have been driven and defined by our spirit of discovery and our passion for excellence. Our state-of-the-art systems are at the heart of many high-tech applications, from LED and display technology to energy management, communication, and much more besides. All of this is made possible by a team brimming with talent – our greatest asset. Drawing on your skills and your enthusiasm for technology, you too could soon be contributing to our efforts, as we endeavor to push the boundaries of what is possible. At AIXTRON, you can look forward to exciting projects, interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancement
Your challenge
- You will be fully responsible for the entire program and hold all the strings in your hands, while leading an interdisciplinary team. You will interact with Directors, Vice Presidents, and Product Management as equals.
- Your task will be to assess technical challenges against market requirements, evaluate feasibility, and derive projects accordingly.
- You will lead a team of project managers with direct line reporting into the program to achieve program objectives.
- The Opto Materials Program will encompass Lasers, Micro LED, Telecommunication, and Solar Applications.
- You will channel input from industry partners and universities into AIXTRON, using it for improvement, identifying synergies within AIXTRON, and leveraging them

Your key competencies
- You have a completed degree at least a BS in an Engineering, Physics or Materials Science related field – Ideally having a MS or PhD
- You bring 10 years of professional experience in the field of Opto Materials or Technologies.
- Ideally, you have experience in project management and/or program management
- You are a team player and a role model for your colleagues as well as having experience in leadership roles
- Personally, you stand out with excellent communication and presentation skills, as well as analytical and structured thinking.
- Ideally you are fluent in English and German

What you can expect from us
- Flexible working hours: At AIXTRON, you can take a flexible approach to organizing your working day (without fixed core hours), work on the move, and switch between company office and mobile office.
- Vacation: You are entitled to 30 vacation days per year by default. However, you can increase this number annually through a salary conversion scheme
- Health: We are committed to providing support for your physical and mental health, e.g., through regular health campaigns.
- Personal development: It is important to us that you continue to evolve your skills, be it with the help of our own AIXTRON Academy or through personalized development programs.
- Retirement Benefits and Additional Insurance: We support you with your retirement planning and offer asset-building benefits as well as personalized supplementary insurance options.
- Corporate Benefits: As part of our Corporate Benefits program, you enjoy exclusive special conditions with numerous partner companies.
- Meals: Our in-house cafeteria offers subsidized menus, along with fresh fruit baskets featuring seasonal produce.
- Open corporate culture: We foster an open and respectful culture – first-name terms – that extends across all hierarchical levels.
- Sustainability and mobility: We are committed to sustainability and offer electric charging stations for cars and bicycles, plus good transport connections and free parking.
- Employee referral program: When you bring new talent to AIXTRON, you are rewarded generously through our employee referral program.