Group Manager Pod & Wafer Handling (d/​m/​f)

A Global Leader in Innovative Light and Sensor Solutions

The ams OSRAM Group is a global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions. As a specialist in Digital Photonics, we combine technological excellence with state-of-the-art global manufacturing capabilities to offer our customers the broadest portfolio of digital emitter and sensor technologies. Globally, our teams develop groundbreaking solutions aligned with societal megatrends like intelligent mobility, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, smart health, and robotics. At ams OSRAM, employees are part of a highly innovative, international technology environment. Diverse teams, a high degree of ownership, and exciting challenges provide the opportunity to grow, develop, and make a real difference. Because behind our innovations are people who carry something special inside and who bring their unique strengths to work every day.

Show the world what you are made of.

Your tasks

Overall responsibility for the successful execution of all tasks within the Pod & Wafer Handling workgroup, including commissioning, ongoing maintenance, sustainable repair, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment and associated tools

Lead, manage, and coach team members, including Maintenance Engineers and First-Level-Maintenance (FLM) Technicians, to achieve operational targets, ensure required quality standards, and build a qualified and proactive team

Define and implement measures to achieve KPIs such as Uptime, MTTR, MTBF, and PM Compliance

Ensure effective communication internally, externally, and with relevant departments and stakeholders (e.g., Process, Engineering, Line Control, Facility, and equipment suppliers)

Optimize personnel, equipment, and process resources to maximize productivity through increased equipment availability, improved OEE, cost reduction, and the planning and implementation of improvement projects

Strategically plan required tool capacities and capabilities to achieve optimal productivity and quality

Ensure proper management of manufacturing equipment, including equipment selection, commissioning, design considerations, compliance with safety standards, development of maintenance plans, equipment inspections, and adherence to 5S guidelines

Monitor and report performance and costs in alignment with production targets, including defining and implementing continuous improvement projects

Who we are looking for

Completed technical education, either at a Higher Technical College (HTL)/technical secondary school or through a vocational apprenticeship combined with several years of technical work experience

Strong leadership skills, able to act as a role model and effectively delegate tasks. First leadership experience is an advantage.

Experience in mechatronics, electronics, and networking technologies

Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues

Willingness to learn and strong problem-solving skills

Sense of responsibility, ability to work independently, and make decisions

Team player with proactive communication skills within the professional environment

Proficiency in German and English

Our offer

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.

The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group G ( https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/) .

We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.

Further information

ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Job-Details

Job ID: 23909

Published: 2026/09/28

Experience level: Professional (> 3 Years)

Type of contract: Permanent

Employment type: Full-time

Work Model: Hybrid

Business unit: LSP – Light Sensors & Photonics

Organization: ams-OSRAM AG

Job field: Manufacturing

You can apply for this job as long as this job posting is open.

Contact

Daria Berezova will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

E-Mail: daria.berezova@ams-osram.com

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