Microtechnology / Physics Engineering (B.Sc.)
What makes this degree programme special?
- High-tech up close: Work in a state-of-the-art clean room – under real industrial conditions
- Experience research live: Get involved in real projects right from the start
- Globally networked: Learn and conduct research together with international partner universities
- Local industry partners: Gain valuable laboratory and industrial experience through regional collaborations
What is the structure of the programme?
The degree programme is designed to provide both the technical and interdisciplinary qualifications needed for successful professional practice. The speed of innovation in the high-tech sector constantly places new demands on researchers and developers. As a microtechnology/physics engineer, you must therefore have a solid knowledge of physical principles and mathematical methods in order to be able to familiarise yourself with new technical-scientific fields of work throughout your professional life. The microtechnology/physical engineering degree programme is interdisciplinary. Therefore, the range of subjects in the curriculum is largely made up of physical and engineering science content. Mathematics is an indispensable tool for engineering and physics. It is therefore an important component of the first semesters of study. In the in-depth subjects Microsystems Technology, Processes of Micro- and Nanotechnologies, as well as Fundamentals of Semiconductor Physics and Devices or Function and Production of Solar Cells and Modules, you will be introduced to the fascinating world of microtechnology. In the last semester, you complete the integrated practical phase and write your Bachelor's thesis. The Bachelor's thesis and practical phase are usually carried out in research laboratories or development departments in industry. You will be scientifically supervised by the respective institution and the University of Applied Sciences Jena.
Module overview
What are the entry requirements?
- Higher education entrance qualification (Abitur), subject-related higher education entrance qualification or entrance qualification for a university of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife)
- You don't have a higher education entrance qualification but you have work experience? Find out about studying without High School Diploma.
- Did you complete your school or university education abroad? Please note the admission requirements for studying in Germany.
What career prospects do I have after completing my studies?
The demand for qualified physics engineers already far exceeds the current supply of qualified university graduates - apart from temporary cyclical fluctuations. Forecasts by industry associations predict a serious shortage of engineers. The career prospects for you are therefore also assessed as extremely positive in the long term. This is especially true for degree programmes that offer practical training, are oriented towards current issues and are specifically focused on job-specific qualification requirements.
After graduating with a Bachelor's degree, you have the option of continuing your studies in a Master's programme. There are numerous universities in Germany and abroad that offer useful in-depth study programmes. As a graduate of microtechnology/physical engineering, the SciTec department recommends the consecutive Master's programme "Materials Technology/Materials Engineering".
Your career opportunities
Your tasks:
- Drawing special glass fibres in collaboration with scientists
- Processing of glass preforms by welding processes
- Technical optimisation of various process parameters
- Organisational tasks such as ordering or stock monitoring
Your tasks:
- Carrying out simulation tasks in connection with the development and construction of optical systems for the characterisation of waveguide components as well as micro-optical components.
- Optimisation of the components manufactured in the clean room with regard to application-relevant parameters
- Technical and organisational coordination of industrially and publicly funded R&D projects
Your tasks:
- Development of sensors for process analytics according to physical measuring principles, with a focus on conductivity and optical oxygen sensors.
- Cooperation with other departments in the product development process
- Definition, set-up, execution and documentation of tests
- Supporting quality management, service and production in solving product-relevant problems
- Coordination of tasks in projects
Your tasks:
- Development/adaptation/maintenance of modern semiconductor production processes, such as lithography, plasma etching, physical and chemical deposition processes, chip packaging, bonding processes, etc.
- Process monitoring in production, yield monitoring, defect monitoring etc.
- Introduction of new processes into production
- Close cooperation with chip developers and production control
Your tasks:
- Development of new component concepts and technologies, inventions
- Simulation and modelling tasks
- Introduction of new technologies into production, pilot development, testing
- Project management
Your tasks:
- Development of new devices for use in microtechnology, chip production and optics.
- Good understanding of the needs of the application area required, e.g. which devices are needed for the production of microstructures?
- Deep understanding of physics combined with engineering skills
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