VP - EpiNex Technology Transfer

Intro:
For our location in Freiburg im Breisgau, we are looking for a Vice President (f/m/d) – EpiNex Technology Transfer.
At NexWafe, we are developing a pioneering process to produce silicon wafers with fewer process steps, resulting in significant savings in production costs, energy consumption, and CO₂ emissions. As VP of EpiNex Technology Transfer, you will lead the build-up of our first-of-a-kind pilot factory and manage strategic technology transfer to partner locations.
Join our global team, shape the future of renewable energy, and discover your career opportunities at NexWafe.

Your Mission:
• Lead and build the Technology Transfer team responsible for transferring processes, equipment, and operations from prototype to pilot and GW-scale production.
• Manage strategic partnerships and ensure successful technology transfer to partner sites, including site assessment, operational planning, and execution.
• Oversee front-end engineering activities related to production layout, building, and utilities.
• Ensure compliance with CAPEX and OPEX budgets and protect NexWafe’s intellectual property.
• Establish HSE standards during commissioning and initial operations.
• Act as the primary interface with strategic partners for scale-up beyond pilot manufacturing.
• Report directly to the CEO and collaborate closely with process development, prototype production, and design engineering teams.

Your profile:
• Master’s or PhD in Material Science, Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, or related disciplines.
• 10+ years leading operations, technical, and/or R&D teams in challenging industrial environments.
• Proven experience in technology transfer, operations scaling, and partnership management.
• Background in international solar or manufacturing companies.
• Fluent in English. Working knowledge of German helpful, but not essential.
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High willingness to travel internationally (up to 2 weeks per month).
• Hands-on mentality with strategic thinking and execution power.

Why us?:
• A diverse team: Short decision-making processes, flat hierarchies and collaboration with experts from different areas await you.
• A diverse and exciting job: A company that contributes to the commercialisation of environmentally friendly solar energy with a low carbon footprint.
• Stability with a certain degree of flexibility: A permanent position with flexible working hours.
• Attractive remuneration programme: An attractive salary, a company pension scheme and profit-sharing for employees.
• Healthy balance: Take your physical and mental health to the next level with an annual health budget and a HanseFit membership.
• Expand your language skills: Optimise your career prospects with the language courses offered.