Principal Engineer SiC Epitaxy — Infineon Technologies, Villach (Austria)

If you have spent your career working on silicon carbide epitaxy processes and you want to take that expertise to one of the biggest semiconductor companies in the world, this Infineon role in Villach is worth a serious look. Infineon is actively building its SiC manufacturing capability, and this position puts you right at the centre of that effort — developing and optimising the epitaxy processes that make next-generation power devices possible. It is a permanent, full-time role in Austria’s largest semiconductor hub.

Quick Job Overview

About the Employer

Infineon Technologies is a global leader in semiconductor solutions, specifically in power systems and IoT (Internet of Things). Headquartered in Germany, the company operates major manufacturing and R&D sites across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The Villach site in Austria is one of Infineon’s most important frontend manufacturing locations, specialising in high-quality power, sensor, and logic products. With over 2,500 employees in Austria alone (across Villach, Graz, Linz, and Innsbruck), Infineon offers a genuinely international working environment in a country known for its quality of life. The company is deeply invested in the energy transition — their chips go into electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and data centres, which means the work you do here has real-world impact on decarbonisation.

What This Role Involves

This is a senior technical role within the Manufacturing and Operations team at Villach. As Principal Engineer for SiC Epitaxy, your core responsibility is developing and further optimising silicon carbide epitaxy single process solutions. The goal is to improve reliability and yield to enable world-class SiC devices. You will work in an advanced cleanroom environment where precision matters at every step, and your expertise directly shapes the quality of the final product.

Once you have qualified and refined processes, you hand them over to the production team along with control concepts. That means you are not just doing lab work in isolation — you are bridging the gap between R&D and volume manufacturing. Close collaboration with the technology development team and production teams across both Villach and Kulim (Malaysia) is a standard part of the job. This is a role where your process decisions have a direct line to product quality on the factory floor, so it suits someone who thrives on that kind of accountability.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Infineon has laid out clear requirements, and they reflect the specialised nature of this position:

• A Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Applied Chemistry, or Material Science
• At least 5 years of relevant working experience in the field of Silicon Carbide epitaxy
• Experience in optimising tools and processes for high-performance and high-reliability SiC devices
• Fluent English skills — German is a plus but not required

This is not a generalist engineering role. The specificity of the SiC epitaxy requirement means Infineon is looking for someone who has genuinely worked in this particular area of semiconductor manufacturing. If your background is in SiC process development, this could be one of the best-positioned roles you will find in Europe right now. For other engineering roles in German-speaking Europe, see the Germany jobs page which lists similar semiconductor and engineering positions.

Salary, Benefits, and Relocation Support

Infineon has not published a specific salary figure. The position falls under the Austrian collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (FEEI), at a minimum of employment group I. The monthly salary is paid 14 times per year (the standard Austrian arrangement with two extra payments). A higher salary is negotiable depending on your expertise and skills, and Infineon offers additional employee benefits beyond the base salary. For exact figures, you would need to discuss this with Infineon’s recruitment team during the application process. Relocation support is not explicitly mentioned in the listing.

Work Permit / Visa Note

The job listing does not explicitly mention visa sponsorship or work permit arrangements. Austria has several work permit routes for skilled workers from outside the EU/EEA, including the Red-White-Red Card for qualified professionals in shortage occupations (which covers many engineering and R&D roles). However, whether Infineon would sponsor a work permit for this specific position has not been confirmed by the employer. If you are a non-EU/EEA national, you should raise the visa question directly with Infineon during the application process. The general Red-White-Red Card information is available on the official Austrian migration website at migration.gv.at, but this is general information and not a guarantee for this role.

Who This Role May Suit

This position is tailored for experienced semiconductor engineers who specialise in SiC epitaxy. If you have a Master’s or PhD in a relevant science field and at least five years of hands-on experience with silicon carbide epitaxy processes — whether in an R&D or manufacturing environment — this could be a very natural next step. The role is based in Villach, which is in Carinthia in southern Austria, close to the borders of Italy and Slovenia. It is a well-connected town with a strong semiconductor ecosystem and an excellent quality of life. Engineers who want to work at the forefront of power semiconductor technology, in a company that is genuinely investing in SiC capacity, will find this role aligned with that ambition. You may also find relevant roles on the EU Blue Card jobs page.

How to Apply Officially

You need to apply through the official Infineon careers portal. The contact person for this role is Elisabeth Franz (also reachable on LinkedIn). Apply directly through their system — do not use third-party agencies or job boards as your application channel.

Official application link: Infineon Careers — Principal Engineer SiC Epitaxy

Required Documents

Based on the role and Infineon’s standard application process, you should prepare:

• Your current CV/resume
• Copies of your degree certificates (Master’s or PhD)
• Evidence of relevant work experience in SiC epitaxy
• Any publications or patents related to SiC processes (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to speak German to apply?

No. The listing specifies fluent English is required, and German is listed as a plus but not a requirement. Infineon’s Villach site is highly international, and English is the working language for many technical teams.

What is the Red-White-Red Card?

The Red-White-Red Card is Austria’s main work permit route for skilled workers from outside the EU/EEA. It is tied to a specific employer and valid for 24 months. Engineering and R&D roles often fall under shortage occupations, which can make the application process smoother. However, whether Infineon sponsors this card for this particular role has not been confirmed — you would need to ask them directly.

Where is Villach, and what is it like to live there?

Villach is a town of about 60,000 people in Carinthia, southern Austria. It is close to the Italian and Slovenian borders, surrounded by mountains and lakes. The cost of living is lower than in Vienna, and the region is known for outdoor activities and a relaxed lifestyle. Infineon is the largest employer in the area, and the semiconductor cluster means there is a strong expatriate community.

Is this a permanent role?

Yes. The listing states the duration of employment is permanent, and the type is full time. This is not a contract or temporary position.

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