(Senior) Data Quality & Automation Engineer (m/w/d)

We are looking for a (Senior) Data Quality & Automation Engineer to build reliable, scalable data foundations for R&D. You will work with complex semiconductor data (wafer, sample, measurement, process) and help enable digital twins, advanced analytics, and efficient execution by making data trusted, traceable, and automated.

Key responsibilities

Define and evolve data models for R&D entities Design and implement robust data pipelines and automated data quality checks Improve traceability and metadata management so data can be understood, trusted, and reused across teams Help establish engineering standards for data handling, testing, monitoring, versioning, and documentation Support the development of scalable digital twin, analytics, and workflow automation use cases by ensuring data is fit for purpose Evaluate, prototype, and decide when to apply AI/ML vs.

rule-based approaches in production data pipelines, balancing impact, complexity, and maintainability What you bring University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or a related field Relevant professional experience in building production-grade systems (3-5 years for Middle, 5-8 years for Senior) Strong experience in data engineering, backend, and software engineering Hands-on skills in Python, SQL, APIs, and data pipelines Proven ability to design reliable pipelines and automate validation of complex data Strong understanding of data quality, traceability, schema design, and maintainability Experience with workflow automation, dashboarding, or integrating engineering data into operational/project processes Experience with testing, monitoring, and production-grade engineering practices Ability to work in ambiguous environments with imperfect processes and legacy systems Strong communication skills in English and German, with the ability to collaborate effectively with engineers, researchers, and project stakeholders Nice to have Experience with semiconductor, manufacturing, lab, metrology, test, or scientific data Experience implementing AI/ML pipelines in real production environments What matters most You bring a strong data and software quality mindset.

You build solutions that are robust, testable, maintainable, and trusted by engineers and project teams. What Nexperia offers Real-world, complex data challenges in semiconductor engineering Opportunity to build data-driven and digital twin solutions at scale Collaborative, international environment with strong engineering focus Talent acquisition based on Nexperia vacancies is not appreciated.

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