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Western Digital · Ulm, BW, Germany

# Process Engineer, Plasma (m/f/d)

Ulm, BW, Germany Full-time Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on Western Digital’s official careers site. Posted September 2, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000146989755-process-engineer-plasma-m-f-d-)

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## Job description

### Your Responsibilities

Develop and optimize processes on state-of-the-art plasma systems for dry-chemical structuring of optoelectronic components. Lead the planning, execution, analysis, and documentation of plasma process development activities. Drive continuous process improvement and contribute to next‑generation VCSEL and photodiode technologies. Share expertise by training production personnel and transferring developments into international manufacturing environments.

Collaborate closely with development teams and related frontend engineering departments. Identify and evaluate new technologies through external technology scouting to further strengthen our manufacturing capabilities.

## Qualifications

### What We Are Looking For

Completed university degree (Master’s or Diploma) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a comparable field. Knowledge of plasma technology. Experience in modern semiconductor device manufacturing and/or optoelectronics. Familiarity with statistical process control. Independent, solution‑oriented, and responsible working style. Strong teamwork skills and excellent communication abilities. Proficient spoken and written English.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 2, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
- Listed for: 46 days
- Location: Ulm, BW, Germany
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Western Digital’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/WesternDigital/744000146989755-process-engineer-plasma-m-f-d-)

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