Head of Industrial Engineering (d/m/f)

We are LSP – Light Sensors & Photonics, one of three business units within ams OSRAM, advancing the digitalization of light. At LSP, we go beyond traditional sensing—combining light, silicon, and system expertise to enable digital photonics solutions. Our focus is clear: powering next-generation applications in data centers, AR/VR, mobile and automotive, where light becomes a critical interface for data, perception, and interaction. This evolution marks a shift from components to integrated photonics systems —driving performance, scalability, and innovation in high-growth segments.

As Head of Industrial Engineering (d/m/f) you will act as the interface between strategy and execution, driving data-based insights and enabling fact-driven decision processes across the organization.

You will ensure that production systems are designed and operated to meet customer demand efficiently, predictably and sustainably by translating business objectives into capacity plans, investment strategies and performance improvements.

At the same time, you will take ownership of further shaping and developing Industrial Engineering as a key enabling function within a semiconductor environment. Building on an already established foundation, you will actively drive the next phase of its evolution - expanding its scope, strengthening its strategic impact, and embedding it more deeply across the organization.

Your Responsibilities:

Lead and further develop Industrial Engineering as a key driver of efficiency, productivity and operational predictability

Translate strategic targets into actionable capacity, cost and investment Frameworks

Develop and continuously enhance capacity models and simulation tools for mid- and long-term planning

Lead CapEx planning and evaluation, including structured business case development, end-of-life equipment strategy and prioritization

Enable stakeholders with fact-based input for investment decision processes

Define and implement optimized production layouts aligned with technology roadmap and business growth to enable efficiency, scalability and fabrication performance

Lead and drive cross-functional projects across operations, engineering, supply chain and finance

Establish and maintain robust data foundations and KPIs for capacity, capex and performance

Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Semiconductor Engineering or related field

Proven experience (5+ years) in semiconductor manufacturing or high-tech production environments

Strong background in capacity planning & modeling, data analysis and simulation as well as CapEx / business case development

Proven experience in leading cross-functional and strategic initiatives

Excellent stakeholder management skills across technical and business functions

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate complexity into clear, structured insights

Proactive, structured and results-driven working style

Proficiency in English is required, German language skills are a strong advantage

We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.

The employment is in accordance with the collective salary and wage agreement for employees of the electrical and electronics industry, employment group H (https://www.feei.at/aktuelles/mindestloehne-und-gehaelter-eei/).

We offer a higher compensation depending on your expertise and skills.