Principal Expert Factory Physics & Fab Performance (f/m/div)

As a Principal Expert Factory Physics & Fab Performance (f/m/div), you will play a key role in shaping the performance of one of Europe's most advanced semiconductor manufacturing sites. By transforming manufacturing data into actionable insights, you will influence critical decisions on productivity, cycle time and capacity development. Your expertise will directly support the ramp-up of Infineon's 5 billion Smart Power Fab while helping to shape the future of Industrial Engineering in Dresden. Your RoleKey responsibilities in your new roleServe as the Factory Physics authority for the Dresden site, developing models that translate manufacturing complexity into actionable insights for throughput, cycle time, variability and bottleneck managementLead high-impact productivity programs, from identifying optimization potential to driving implementation and sustainable business resultsProvide expert guidance on complex Industrial Engineering challenges and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across Operations, Planning, Technology, Equipment Engineering and FinanceDefine and continuously enhance local performance benchmarks, assessment methods and analytical approaches to support data-driven decision-makingStrengthen the Industrial Engineering network through active collaboration and best-practice exchange with colleagues across Infineon's Front-End manufacturing sitesYour ProfileAs Principal Expert Factory Physics & Fab Performance (f/m/div), you own the Factory Physics competence for the Dresden site. You model the fab as a physical system, identify the real bottlenecks and bring recommendations to decision — not to filing. Your work is directly visible: in the ramp decisions of the Smart Power Fab and in the strategic roadmap of the IE cluster. You build where others optimize and shape how Industrial Engineering in Dresden will make impact over the coming years.Qualifications and skills to help you succeedMaster's or Diploma degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Operations Research or a comparable field; PhD is a plus6–10 years of relevant experience in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Science or Operations Research — with demonstrable Factory Physics application in a technology-intensive high-volume manufacturing environmentStrong expertise in Factory Physics methods, including throughput, variability, bottleneck and cycle-time analysisProficiency in SQL, Python or R and common BI tools for data-driven decision-makingExperience leading cross-functional program teams with 7–8-digit business impact and confidently engaging stakeholders up to senior managementHands-on experience with fab analytics and simulation tools such as Smart OEE, AutoSched, D-Simcon or AnyLogic (nice to have)Fluent German and English language skills, both written and spoken (B2-Niveau)Contact: Nicole Hippmann, LinkedIn#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.Are you in?We are on a journey to create the best Infineon for everyone.This means we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome everyone for who they are. At Infineon, we offer a working environment characterized by trust, openness, respect and tolerance and are committed to give all applicants and employees equal opportunities. We base our recruiting decisions on the applicants experience and skills. Learn more about our various contact channels.We look forward to receiving your resume, even if you do not entirely meet all the requirements of the job posting.Please let your recruiter know if they need to pay special attention to something in order to enable your participation in the interview process.Click here for more information about Diversity & Inclusion at Infineon.Job Family:OperationsType of employment:Duration of employment:PermanentWorkplace type:Preferred start date:Join As:ProfessionalIs this position eligible for Hire4IFX?:YesDepartment:FE ME CME IE DRS