Senior Fire Protection Engineer (m/f/d)

Build Europe's semiconductor future with us!

European Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (ESMC) GmbH is the joint venture between TSMC, Bosch, Infineon and NXP. For the first time, global technology leader TSMC is building a semiconductor fab in the heart of Europe, offering cutting-edge manufacturing technologies for next-generation semiconductor products. ESMC represents a shared commitment to strengthening the European semiconductor ecosystem.

For our future fab in Dresden, we are looking for a highly motivated and committed:

Senior Fire Protection Engineer (m/f/d)

As our Senior Fire Protection Engineer, you are the guardian of our infrastructure. Your mission is to architect and lead preventive fire protection (Vorbeugender Brandschutz) strategies for high-tech cleanrooms and industrial facilities. You will be the vital link between German statutory regulations and international excellence, ensuring that our growth in Dresden is as safe as it is rapid.

Job Responsibilities

Your Mission: Safeguarding the Future of Semiconductors in an environment where precision is everything, safety is our bedrock.

• Master of Statutory Compliance: You serve as the primary technical authority for the Saxony Building Code (SächsBO) and the Industrial Building Directive (IndBauRL). You are the face of ESMC when collaborating with the Dresden Fire Department (Branddirektion) and local authorities.
• Design & Strategy: You develop and review specialized fire protection concepts for Fab expansions and complex equipment installations (Hook-up), ensuring every square meter meets ASR A2.2 and TRGS 510/800 standards.
• Technical Oversight: From fire alarms (DIN 14675) to sprinkler systems (DIN 14489/VdS), you oversee the technical integrity of our fire suppression and smoke extraction systems within sensitive cleanroom environments.
• Explosion Protection: You take the lead on BetrSichV compliance, preparing explosion protection documents and conducting rigorous risk assessments for chemical and specialty gas storage (e.g., Silane, Hydrogen).
• Global Alignment: You harmonize local German requirements with international insurance standards, specifically FM Global Data Sheets (7-7), NFPA 318, and SEMI S2.
• Operational Leadership: You empower our on-site Emergency Response Team (ERT) through expert training and oversee high-risk activities like the Hot Work permit system.

Your profile

You are a seasoned safety professional who thrives at the intersection of technical rigor and diplomatic communication.

• Educational Background: A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Civil, Mechanical, or Safety Engineering.

• Expertise: 5-8 years of experience in fire protection engineering, ideally within the semiconductor, chemical, or high-tech manufacturing industries in Germany.

• Certified Authority: You are a certified Fire Protection Planner (Fachplaner für vorbeugenden Brandschutz) via EIPOS, VdS, or an equivalent body.

• Standards Knowledge: You have a deep command of DIN/VdS and FM Global standards, with the ability to navigate complex architectural drawings and process flow diagrams.

• Language Skills: German (C1) - Mandatory for legal reporting and liaison with German authorities; English (B2) - Essential for collaborating within our global engineering network; Mandarin: a welcome plus.

• Mindset: You bring analytical rigor, resilience under pressure, and a leadership style built on integrity.

Reasons to join ESMC

• Security & Perspective: A permanent employment contract and career advancement opportunities in one of Europe's leading semiconductors fabs.
• Company Pension Plan & Financial Benefits: We support your financial well-being with our robust company pension plan. As an ESMC employee, you also benefit directly from TSMC’s performance through an exclusive Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Relocation Support for Dresden: Moving for us? We’ll provide you with all the support you will need for your relocation and your start in Dresden.
• Training & Development: Depending on your position, at the TSMC Newcomer Training Center, you gain a deeper understanding of the processes involved in operating complex semiconductor equipment through unique hands-on training, while you continuously expand your knowledge.
• Health & Well-Being: An annual budget for your health and well-being (e.g., for sports classes, massages, or relaxation) helps you stay fit.
• Meals & Transportation in Germany: Enjoy a daily meal allowance as well as a subsidized public transportation (e.g., for the Deutschlandticket).

About us

Each journey starts with a first step.
Joining ESMC at this early stage will provide you with the unique opportunity to actively shape the future of the fab in Dresden, boost your career and put your true potential to the test. You will be working in a fast paced, international startup environment whilst at the same time having access to the experience, talent, and resources of the largest and most advanced semiconductor manufacturer in the world, TSMC. You have ample opportunities to learn about TSMC Operations, Digital Transformation, and various advanced Facilities related topics, both in Taiwan and other sites around the world.
Behind the world’s most advanced technology are real people with real passion. Our success is fueled by our core values: Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust (ICIC).
We create a work environment that promotes diversity, ignites passion and enables you to reach your full potential.
At ESMC, we welcome applications from all people, regardless of race, ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity.