MEMS Development & Production Engineer
1 month ago• Nijmegen, Netherlands
Who We Are
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips - the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world - like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world.
What We Offer
Location:
Nijmegen,NLD
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As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.
What You'll Do
We are expanding our team at the Delft site in the Netherlands. As part of this small, agile team, you'll play a key role in developing and validating MEMS modules, with a strong focus on instrumentation, test development, and automation. Your work will span the product lifecycle-from designing and building test setups to ensuring accurate characterization and supporting process scaling.
You'll help define how the team grows, taking ownership of future tasks directly or through leadership. While the role is multidisciplinary, we are particularly looking for candidates passionate about measurement systems, data acquisition, and test automation.
Role Responsibilities
- Design, build, and automate test setups for MEMS modules
- Develop instrumentation strategies for electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing
- Prototype MEMS modules in a cleanroom environment
- Translate R&D into scalable, test-driven production processes
- Implement robust data acquisition and analysis workflows
- Support lab operations and maintain test equipment
- Contribute to yield improvement and root-cause analysis through advanced diagnostics
- Assist with quality systems and documentation, focusing on test compliance
What You'll Need
- Degree in Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation, sensors, and automated test systems
- Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis (LabVIEW or MATLAB experience is a plus)
- Familiarity with MEMS, cleanroom processes, and characterization techniques
- Knowledge of process control; quality experience is a plus
- Strong analytical and collaboration skills
- Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus
- Comfortable in a flexible, evolving environment
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full time
Employee Type:
Assignee / Regular
Travel:
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:
No
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Client-provided location(s): Nijmegen, Netherlands
Job ID: Applied_Materials-R2519410
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-12-10T20:02:38
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Reimbursement Account
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Work-From-Home Stipend
Office Life and Perks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- 401(K)
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion