Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer (m​/w​/d) - semiconductor industry

Location: Kirchheim bei München

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

Salary:

€84,800.00 - €

Location:

Heimstetten,DEU
You'll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible-while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more.

At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We're committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits .

As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll leverage your strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and materials science to process and resolve mechanical problems, design and implement custom mechanical tooling and associated processes, and enable the handling, assembly, and disassembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies throughout the product life cycle. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and modifying mechanical engineering layouts, schematics, and specifications.

You will oversee manufacturing and installation processes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations and you'll coordinate the procurement and assembly of mechanical components and equipment for design projects, identifying sources of critical parts and subsystems to resolve technical issues.

Role overview :

We are looking for an experienced Senior R&D Mechanical Engineer with approximately 1 0+ years of industry experience in high precision mechanical design,
advanced materials engineering , and design for manufacturability. This role is ideal for a senior professional who combines deep technical expertise with hands-on shop floor understanding and the ability to influence design direction, manufacturing strategy, and engineering standards.

The primary emphasis of this position is on materials selection , materials behavior in high-tech applications, and precision m achine component design

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design of complex, high precision components and assemblies for advanced equipment, ensuring robust functionality, manufacturability, and long t erm reliability.

• Serve as the materials authority for mechanical components-evaluating metals, alloys, coatings, composites, polymers, and their performance under demanding environments (vacuum, thermal, dynamic loads). Own technical decisions related to materials, finishes, coatings, and critical tolerances.

• Apply expert level knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack up analysis, and precision engineering principles to develop designs that meet stringent performance and quality requirements.

• Guide and mentor junior engineers on materials usage, DFM, machining practices, drawing standards, and engineering best practices.

• Drive collaboration with manufacturing engineering, machining vendors, suppliers, metrology, and quality teams to optimize manufacturability, reduce costs, and improve design robustness.

• Lead design reviews,
  material selection workshops , and manufacturability assessments for new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide technical leadership in resolving complex shop floor issues- leveraging hands-on experience from precision machining and assembly environments.

• Oversee the creation of detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and documentation using CAD tools (Solid Works, Creo, or similar).

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