269 open SAP / ERP roles
in Dresden (Silicon Saxony)
See which of these SAP / ERP roles in Dresden (Silicon Saxony) are English-speaking and visa-eligible (EU Blue Card) — and how your CV fits — before you apply.
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Last computed: 23 Jul 2026
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€57k
€44k–€68k range
English OK
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134 roles
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About Silicon Saxony's Semiconductor Cluster
Silicon Saxony, centred on Dresden, is Europe's largest microelectronics cluster — and one of the densest concentrations of semiconductor work anywhere in the world. For an engineer in chip design, wafer process or embedded development, this is where the depth of roles lives: the region's industry bodies count tens of thousands of microelectronics jobs across hundreds of companies in and around Dresden, and a large share of the chips manufactured in Europe come from here.
The ecosystem spans the full stack — IC/ASIC and chip design, cleanroom and wafer-process engineering, semiconductor equipment and precision optics, and a deep research base anchored by Fraunhofer institutes and TU Dresden. Established fabs run by Infineon, GlobalFoundries and Bosch sit alongside a wave of newer investment, including a TSMC-led foundry under construction in Dresden, so there's real inventory at both mature plants and ramping sites.
One caveat worth stating plainly: the global semiconductor industry has been volatile through 2024–2026, with shifting public subsidies, demand cycles and some project timelines moving. The region's long-term build-out is substantial and real, but any single expansion's headlines and ramp schedule can change — so weigh project news against the live roles on this page rather than the other way round.
English & Language
Dresden's big international chipmakers — several of them globally owned — have hired heavily from abroad, and on many engineering, design and R&D teams English is a normal working language, particularly at sites ramping up with international staff. That said, Silicon Saxony is more German-leaning than Berlin's tech scene: German is still frequently expected, especially for operations, manufacturing and technician roles, and for anything supplier- or customer-facing. As a rough guide, the more your work sits in design or research, the likelier an English-first team; the closer to the production floor or local coordination, the more German tends to matter. Always check a listing's stated language expectations, and note that even basic German makes daily life and the Bürgeramt (the local citizens' office) much easier.
Relocation & Visa
If you're relocating from outside the EU, the EU Blue Card (§ 18g AufenthG — Germany's residence permit for qualified professionals) is the most common route into a Silicon Saxony semiconductor role. For 2026 the estimated salary thresholds are €50,700 gross per year (standard) and a reduced €45,934.20 for shortage occupations — which include many engineering, microelectronics and IT roles — and for recent graduates. There's also a route for experienced IT specialists without a university degree (broadly, several years of relevant professional experience). The Blue Card is also Germany's fastest path to permanent residence — estimated at around 21 months with B1-level German, or about 27 months with basic German. Soon after you arrive you'll register your address (Anmeldung) at the local Bürgeramt (citizens' office), usually within 14 days of moving in. All of this is estimated, general information — not legal advice; confirm your own case with the Ausländerbehörde (immigration office) or BAMF (Federal Office for Migration and Refugees).
Notable Employers
Operates a long-standing Dresden chip site and is opening a roughly €5 billion 'Smart Power Fab' there in 2026 for energy-efficient power semiconductors, with capacity set to ramp over several years.
Runs Europe's largest semiconductor foundry in Dresden on mature FD-SOI/FDX nodes, and broke ground in 2026 on a multi-year capacity expansion.
Operates a highly automated 300mm wafer fab in Dresden, opened in 2021, producing automotive and power chips and MEMS sensors.
TSMC-led joint venture with Bosch, Infineon and NXP building a large foundry in Dresden; the plant is still under construction with production targeted for 2027, not yet operating.
Specialty analog/mixed-signal foundry that operates a wafer fab in Dresden (its group is headquartered in Erfurt).
Makes the precision lithography optics that chipmakers rely on, with a production site in Coswig near Dresden.
Runs the Center Nanoelectronic Technologies in Dresden, a leading applied-microelectronics research centre working on 300mm wafers.
Engineering group that designs and builds high-tech cleanrooms and fabs, with an expanding project-execution hub in Dresden serving the regional chip industry.
Tips for Applicants
- Lead with your specific semiconductor depth — process node, design flow (RTL, verification, physical design, DFT), cleanroom or wafer-fab experience, and the tools and standards you've used. Silicon Saxony employers screen hard on concrete chip- and fab-specific experience, not generic engineering titles.
- For design and R&D roles an English CV is often enough, but German helps a lot for operations, manufacturing and technician roles and for working with local suppliers. If you have any German, state your level; if you're learning, say so.
- Compare offers on net (take-home) pay, not gross — German tax and social contributions take a sizeable bite, so run any number through a netto (after-tax) calculator before deciding. The salary range on this page is a useful starting anchor.
- If you're relocating, say so up front: state your visa or EU Blue Card situation, and prioritise listings that mention visa sponsorship or relocation support — several of the larger fabs offer it for engineering and shortage roles.
- Dresden's cost of living, rent in particular, is generally lower than Munich's or Berlin's, so a given gross salary often stretches further here. Weigh that into any offer comparison rather than judging the headline number alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the role. Many SAP / ERP design and R&D teams in and around Dresden work in English, especially at the big internationally owned chipmakers. German is more often expected for operations, manufacturing and technician roles, and it helps for daily life and local coordination — so check each listing's stated language expectations rather than assuming.
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