Dr. Wiebke Hahn

Senior Application Engineer @ HUBER+SUHNER AG

Switzerland

About

Experience

  • Senior Application Engineer at HUBER+SUHNER
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Serving as the technical interface between customers and internal development teams, translating requirements into tailored connectivity solutions. • Supporting product development, qualification, and integration from prototype to production. • Delivering technical trainings and guide customers in applying Huber+Suhner products effectively.

  • Lead Product Engineer at Coherent Corp.
    Oct 2022 - Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Managed complete product lifecycle for multiple semiconductor devices, ensuring smooth transitions from introduction to end-of-life. • Led cross-functional teams to drive product development and resolve complex technical challenges. • Conducted in-depth root cause analysis using 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa methodologies to implement effective corrective actions. • Provided clear, data-driven reports to stakeholders and customers to facilitate decision-making.

  • Research And Development Engineer at II-VI Laser Enterprise Zürich
    Oct 2020 - Oct 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Member of the Fiber Laser Group • Designed and implemented advanced measurement setups for device characterization. • Automated measurement processes to enhance efficiency and data accuracy. • Conducted failure analysis to resolve performance issues and ensure robust product quality. • Led chip design projects in close collaboration with Process Engineering to optimize manufacturability.

  • École Polytechnique ()
    • Doctoral Student
      Oct 2017 - Sep 2020 · 3 yrs

      Ph.D. in Physics on the topic of "Disorder-induced localization effects in nitride semiconductor compounds and devices": • Fundamental research on disorder-induced localization effects in nitride semiconductor compounds. • Published findings as a first author and presented research at international conferences. • Collaborated with interdisciplinary research groups and managed cross-institutional projects. • Provided mentorship and guidance to students in laboratory settings, fostering scientific curiosity and growth. Advisors: J. Peretti, Y. Lassailly and C. Weisbuch

    • Master Thesis Project
      2016 - Sep 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

  • Visiting Researcher at UC Santa Barbara
    Jul 2017 - Jul 2017 · 1 mo

    Characterization of nitride devices in the group of Jim S. Speck