Product Manager (m/f/d)

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · NexWafe GmbH - Neuer Messplatz, Remote

Intro

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.

To support our global business development efforts—particularly with customers in North America—we are looking for a skilled Product Manager (m/f/d) to join our team in Freiburg im Breisgau.
As a Product Manager (m/f/d), you will play a key role in qualifying our EpiNex product in volume with cell manufacturers. This includes supporting the technical aspects of the sales cycle, from initial product demonstrations and joint development programs to finalizing definitive supply agreements.

Join our international team, help drive the adoption of cutting-edge solar technology, and shape the future of renewable energy at NexWafe!

Your Mission

Coordinate with the Process Engineers to submit and review customer demo requests. Ensure customer requirements and expectations are clearly defined, and proactively resolve any open questions.
Manage long-term development programs with key customers, involving multiple processing and testing steps. Track progress, troubleshoot issues, and support real-time problem solving in close collaboration with the Lab and CTO team.
Support Business Development and the CTO in defining general product specifications and shaping the product roadmap for EpiNex. Contribute to customer-specific projects and supply agreements.
Develop and maintain templates for customer demo reports. Lead the coordination and delivery of demo documentation in collaboration with the technical team and Business Development.
Act as a primary point of contact for customers, representing NexWafe in meetings and written communications. Ensure a professional and technically sound interface with external stakeholders.
Assist in the creation of marketing and market-related collateral for customer engagement. Support trade show participation and coordinate customer visits to NexWafe headquarters.

Your profile

Master’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, materials science, or a related technical field.
Minimum of 5 years of post-graduate technical experience in mechanical, electrical, or materials-related industries.
Within this, at least 3 years in a customer-facing role, ideally supporting technical sales, product qualification, or joint development programs.
Solid understanding of semiconductors, solar cells, and photovoltaic modules is preferred.
Familiarity with similar high-tech or materials-based industries is a plus.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and German.
Positive, engaging, and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong situational leadership skills with the ability to motivate colleagues and cross-functional teams.

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 English and German courses offered.

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About us

At NexWafe, we're striving to set a new standard for the future of photovoltaic wafer production. The need for efficient, affordable and cleanly produced solar technology has never been greater – we're rising to meet that challenge.

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