Who We AreApplied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology.
What We OfferSalary:
€60 000,00 - €82 500,00
Location:
Alzenau,DEU
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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.
Join our Display PVD R&D team and contribute to the development, qualification and implementation of next-generation thin-film deposition technologies and product improvements for advanced display applications.
Based at the Alzenau Technology Center, you will work hands-on with sputter equipment, develop and characterize deposition processes, and collaborate with international engineering teams, customers and suppliers. This role combines experimental process development with technical problem-solving and project execution and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to new equipment and technology solutions delivering material innovation.
Key Responsibilities- Execute and drive R&D projects from planning through experimentation, data analysis, documentation, and presentation of results by collaborating within interdisciplinary teams
- Assure the qualification and continuous improvement of designated PVD equipment and analytical instrumentation capabilities within the R&D laboratory
- Develop and characterize PVD processes and equipment, including the design and execution of experiments, hardware/process characterization or structured troubleshooting
- Provide process engineering support in the Display R&D laboratories and, when required, at customer or supplier sites
- Collect and analyze experimental data, identify trends and root causes, and translate results into actionable technical recommendations
- Communicate technical results through clear reports, presentations and recommendations to technical, product marketing and management audiences
Additional Opportunities:- Contribute to patent applications, publications and lectures, participate in conferences and seminars
- Share technical knowledge and support the development of colleagues in your field of expertise
- Contribute to technology assessments and technical discussions with customers and suppliers
- Support compliance with applicable quality and development processes
What you Bring:- Bachelor, Master's or comparable degree in Physics, Chemistry or a related technical discipline or equivalent professional experience
- Strong technical and analytical skills as well as approximately 2~4 years of relevant industrial or research experience in vacuum based thin film deposition technology
- PVD or plasma technology expertise and good understanding of thin film device physics, particularly of OLEDs and TFTs is a plus
- Strong hands-on experimental engineering and practical solution-oriented work style
- Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities, follow up on open actions
- You enjoy international, interdisciplinary teamwork and contributing to discussions
- Good verbal and written English and German communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakehoders
Additional InformationTime Type:Full time
Employee Type:Assignee / Regular
Travel:Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible:No
The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.
For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.
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.
