At IMS Nanofabrication, we shape the future — one nanometer at a time. Headquartered in Austria, with subsidiaries in Vienna, Taiwan, South Korea, and the USA, we are a global leader in semiconductor technology. Our cutting-edge mask writers power the world's most advanced chip manufacturing, making high-performance smartphones, PCs, and data centers possible. By pushing the boundaries of nanofabrication, we enable innovation at the smallest scale — driving progress on a global level.
Job DescriptionAs Team Lead Mechanical Design, you will lead and coordinate internal and external design engineers, driving mechanical product development from concept through series production. You will ensure technical excellence, cross-functional alignment, and efficient execution while fostering innovation and continuous improvement within the design organization.
- Provide technical leadership for mechanical designs from concept to series production, including review and approval of drawings and specifications
- Lead and prioritize work for internal design engineers and coordinate external design partners
- Plan and execute design activities in line with project scope, timelines, and budgets
- Act as a key interface to production, procurement, suppliers, quality, integration, electronics, and service teams
- Ensure design quality, compliance with review and validation processes, and readiness for manufacturing
- Mentor and coach engineers, promote best practices, standardization, and lessons learned
- Drive innovation, adoption of new technologies, and continuous improvement in design methods
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field
- 5+ years of professional experience in mechanical design engineering, ideally within the semiconductor industry
- Strong expertise in machine design, physics, strength of materials, and high-precision mechanical systems
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred), including PDM systems and detailed technical documentation
- In-depth knowledge of materials selection, tolerancing, surface finishes, and international standards (ISO, ANSI, DIN)
- Experience with high-precision manufacturing processes and design verification methods (FMEA, simulations, prototyping, industrialization)
- Solid understanding of safety and regulatory requirements and multidisciplinary system design, including electrical interfaces
- Proven leadership and communication skills, with experience mentoring engineers and working in cross-functional teams
- Experience in vacuum technology, FE simulations, and complex projects under tight deadlines
What you can look forward to:
- 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
- Health & well-being: Company doctor and psychologist - support for your health
- Flexibility: Flexible working hours, the option to work from home and workation - you decide when and where you work
- 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
- 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
- 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 83.000,- € (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!
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What We Do
IMS Nanofabrication GmbH is an Austrian business and the global technology leader for multi-beam mask writers. Our customers are the largest chip manufacturers in the world, who rely on IMS' technology to produce current and future chip generations. Our innovative multi-beam writers play a key role in chip manufacturing and provide significant added value to the semiconductor industry. They are continually customized and refined by an interdisciplinary team, in line with the latest market demands. Over the last ten years, we have perfected our electron-based multi-beam technology. The first generation of systems (MBMW-101 – 1st generation Multi-Beam Mask Writer) is successfully operating all over the world. The 2nd generation Multi-Beam Mask Writer, MBMW-201 has entered the mask writer market in Q1 2019 for the 5nm technology node. At IMS, our know-how is shaped by a diverse team of experts from a multitude of disciplines, such as physics, electronics, development, project management, supply chain management, production, service and administration. “Our multi-beam technology is the key to the evolution of the semiconductor industry.” Dr. Elmar Platzgummer, CEO Get started with one of Austria's most innovative companies. Are you looking for new challenges in a globally acting high-tech company? Would you like to work in a multi-disciplinary and international team? As the “hidden champion” of the semiconductor industry, IMS specializes in innovation for the nanotechnology sector. This technology is of high strategic importance for the world’s leading chip manufacturers and a pivotal tool for the production of today’s and tomorrow’s chip generations.
