Master Thesis Student (m/f/d) - Data Modeling for Product Carbon Footprint in Semiconductor Manufacturing

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. A proven global player with an entrepreneurial mentality. At our core is an 12,000+ strong international network with a singular focus. Built on passion and commitment to our work, belief in our goals and a drive to succeed regardless of the challenges we face. We support, reward and challenge individuals equally, in a dynamic and energetic environment.

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About this role

You will work on structuring and connecting complex manufacturing data to support product-level sustainability analysis. For this you will work with real industrial data and collaborate with domain experts.

The focus is on:

1. Designing a logical data structure

2. Understanding how different data points relate to each other

3. Enabling data retrieval and analysis through queries

In this thesis, you will develop a structured data approach to organize and manage product-level data to support accurate Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) assessments in semiconductor manufacturing, which requires working with complex and fragmented data.

What you will do

• Analyze existing manufacturing and product-level data to identify structures and relationships.
• Design a structured data model to organize product-relevant data.
• Explore and link data to support product-level carbon footprint analysis.
• Develop queries and small-scale prototypes to test the data model.
• Apply the model to a practical case study to demonstrate functionality and data integration (proof-of-concept).
• Document the design, methodology, and findings in a clear and structured thesis report.
• Present results and insights to stakeholders in a concise and professional manner.
• Navigate uncertainty with analytical thinking and open-mindedness.

What you will need

• Enrolled Master's student in Data Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or similar
• General understanding and passion for data
• Proven experience with data-oriented programming languages (e.g. Python, or similar) and basic knowledge of querying (e.g., SQL, SPARQL, or similar)
• Experience with relational databases and data processing (e.g. SQL, pandas-based ETL, or similar)
• Strong analytical, structured thinking, and problem-solving skills; able to explore solutions independently and show natural curiosity
• Good communication skills in English (German language skills beneficial) and ability to work independently
• Basic knowledge of graph-based data models (e.g. RDF/SPARQL, or similar) is a plus
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor products is a plus
• Interest in sustainability, life cycle assessments, product carbon footprints, or semiconductor manufacturing

What you will gain

• Hands-on experience with real product-level industrial data.
• Exposure to complex semiconductor manufacturing processes and cross-team collaboration.
• Development of strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in a new and exploratory area, shaping how future work will proceed.
• Potential opportunities to continue the project or join the company after graduation.

Conditions

• Full-time fixed-term contract
• Attractive remuneration and a bonus for a very good final thesis
• Location: Hamburg

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D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.

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