Software Integration Engineer (all genders)

Are you passionate about cutting-edge semiconductor technology and want to work in an environment where software meets hardware at the highest level? As part of our software support team at IMS, you will be responsible for deploying and integrating our multi-beam mask writer software in high-tech fabrication plants around the world — directly at the sites of the world's leading chip manufacturers. You will continuously support the automation and optimization of these tasks, drive project ownership, and contribute to improving our tools and processes. If you thrive in hands-on, international environments and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you.

Your responsibilities:

• Deploy and integrate our multi-beam mask writer software at IMS and on customer sites
• Prepare tool-specific configurations and perform regular software and configuration upgrades on customer and IMS tools and testbenches
• Conduct FAT (factory acceptance tests) including full documentation
• Troubleshoot issues by analyzing data, identifying root causes, and proposing solutions
• Report troubleshooting activities, observations, test outcomes, and proposed solutions via Jira ticketing system
• Provide expert support to onsite engineers
• Drive ongoing improvement, automation, and optimization of team tasks
• Collaborate closely with R&D engineers and other stakeholders to develop best solutions
• Create technical documentation
• Take ownership of projects and work independently
• Fulfill on-call duties (one weekend every two months)

• A technical degree (e.g., computer science, electrical engineering, physics) or at least 3 years of relevant technical experience
• Very good knowledge of Linux-based operating systems (understanding of system architectures)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals
• Analytical thinking and the ability to tackle complex challenges
• Resilience and the ability to perform well under pressure
• Flexibility and willingness to travel a few times per year (up to one month per trip)
• A hands-on mentality and customer-oriented thinking
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently
• Very good spoken and written English
• Willingness to work in a clean room environment
• Git experience is of advantage
• Basic knowledge of Python or other programming languages would be beneficial
• Basic data base skills are also a plus

What you can look forward to:

• Travel: The chance to travel to international branches and customer sites
• Leading Edge & High-Tech: The privilege of working in high-tech fabs at the world's leading chip manufacturers. Gain deep knowledge of our multi-beam mask writer hardware and software architecture through deployments, integration, and troubleshooting.
• Career & Development: Exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally - in an international environment
• Team Culture: Dynamic, collegial and open to new ideas - together we are writing the future
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, the option to work from home and workation
• Catering: Subsidized canteen, fresh fruit and drinks right in the office
• Mobility: Shuttle bus for a comfortable journey, free parking spaces, e-charging stations for cars and motorcycles, bicycle parking spaces with e-bike charging station
• Health & well-being: Company doctor and psychologist - support for your health
• Bonus program: All employees benefit from our success - together we achieve more
• Job bike: Environmentally friendly commuting and staying fit - with us you can lease your bike at a reasonable price
• Events & team building: Summer party, business run, cool team events - we celebrate our successes together
• Employee discounts: From car washes to wellness days - benefit from many discounts

With us you will receive an attractive annual gross salary from 50.000,- € (plus bonus, KV Metallgewerbe). Depending on your experience, this can also be higher.

No matter where you are from, how you live, what you believe in - we look forward to receiving your application! What counts for us is the person, not the label. That's why we welcome your unique perspective.

We are committed to equal opportunities and want all applications to be assessed with an open mind. You are welcome to remove your personal information such as age, origin etc. from your CV. We don't need a photo either. This way we can concentrate on the essentials: your qualifications and experience!