Senior Scientist Material Science (m/f/d)

Job Description

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a broadly diversified and globally leading family-owned technology company, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality.

About Heraeus Conamic

We are one of the leading materials specialists for the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-grade materials such as ceramics and novel composites. Our innovative products enable the production of state-of-the-art semiconductor chips or medical lasers for minimally invasive surgical procedures through flexible optical fibers. As a global player with over 1,400 employees, we have sites in the USA, UK, Germany, China and Korea. Our ambition is to become a leader on the topic of sustainability in our energy-intensive industry.


  • You develop new ceramic materials and products that are essential to produce semiconductors and accompany the development from the feasibility study to the introduction of volume production.
  • You are responsible for the further development of processes in the field of coating (e.g. CVD, ALD or PVD)
  • You will be an active member of development projects. Your tasks include project planning, regular monitoring and controlling project costs.
  • You will document your development results in the form of reports, presentations, and publications in German or English.

  • Successfully completed a master's degree in materials science, physics, chemistry or engineering. Ideally, you have a doctorate in your field
  • Several years of professional experience in the application or development of coating technologies such as CVD, ALD or PVD
  • Good knowledge of the properties, processing and determination of ceramic materials
  • Well-versed in the application of agile project management and a strong customer and start-up mentality
  • Business fluent in written and spoken English and speak good German

  • Making things happen exciting tasks that impact the entire organization
  • Shaping the future solving the critical issues of tomorrow
  • Open space come up with fresh ideas, take ownership and grow with the scope of your work
  • Attractive compensation in addition to the good remuneration package, there are rich social benefits of a responsible family business
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