Thomas, how would you describe yourself?
  • Problem solver
  • Tech geek
  • Logician
  • Animal lover
  • Communicator
Are there any challenges to working at Infineon?

I am just really happy to have such a reliable employer. There will always be some things that could be better, but I really enjoy working for Infineon.

What are your main tasks?

Maintaining and repairing wet chemical systems.

What are the results of your work?

Well maintained machines run smoothly and that, in turn, translates into a high yield and – ultimately – profitable operations.

What are your job highlights?

I enjoy the balance between the unpredictability of troubleshooting and the predictability of routine preventive maintenance. I love turning brain-teasers into moments of tangible success. Teamwork is also great, especially when we collaborate closely with the various specialists. It’s exciting to see everyone pull in the same direction to pinpoint a fault and get the machine up and running again. And to boot, you learn so much as a maintenance technician – and a lot of these insights are invaluable in your daily work. 

Also you need a lot of in-depth knowledge to work quickly – but also meticulously. And it’s helpful to have the intuition and creativity that come with a problem-solving mindset. Ultimately, I really enjoy analyzing and solving failures.

What are your biggest challenges?

With us, it’s all systems go as soon as a trouble report is filed or a machine fails unexpectedly. Every minute of downtime results in loss of yield and money. So our ultimate mission is to get the machines back up and running as quickly as possible – but not at the expense of long-term stability. We search for the exact fault in a methodical way and then quickly find a precise solution. And this often calls for a certain degree of creativity. For instance, if a part that is difficult to access needs to be replaced. There is no room for error with interventions such as these. The equipment is highly sensitive and the clock is ticking. Many things depend on the quality of my work. If one of the machines that I look after comes to a standstill, production in other areas also grinds to a halt. Good instincts and a steady hand are essential to locate the source of an issue. Equally important of course are expert insights, calm nerves, caution, and decisiveness.

Is it better to be extraordinary and late, or good and on time?

Good and on time! As a team, we have to be able to rely on each other.