Manufacturing Performance Engineer (m/f/d) - semiconductor industry

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:

€70.400,00 - €96.800,00

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 Manufacturing Engineer, you are responsible for developing and maintaining methods, operating sequences, and processes in the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies, and final assemblies. You'll work closely with other engineering functions to coordinate the release of product improvements and new products, and you'll use engineering principles to estimate and reduce manufacturing costs, improve product quality, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements. Your expertise in lean principles, automation, and continuous improvement will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and achieving higher levels of productivity and cost-effectiveness. You'll develop and use test procedures, evaluate test results, and assess work methods, procedures, and policies to identify root cause issues and solutions that ensure operational success.

We are looking for experienced Mechanical Engineers (m/f/d), with a strong background in manufacturing processes, to manage the technical domain of Applied Materials cutting-edge suppliers as part of the operation division.

You’re eager to;

• Be a part of highly qualified engineering team, to efficiently manage the manufacturing as well as technical domain of complex modules developed by our R&D team
• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure a prompt execution as well as efficient and smooth production
• Take a lead on driving our suppliers to excellence for enabling smooth manufacturing processes in our facility near Munich

You onboard with us to;

• Join a core engineering team focused on the robust manufacturing of high-end products and modules.
• Solve complex technical challenges to enable stable, high-volume manufacturing and drive design improvements that ensure product reliability.
• Serve as a technical liaison in evaluating electron-optical manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineering teams and suppliers to ensure effective design-for-manufacturability and strong supplier process capability aligned with product requirements.
• Partner closely with suppliers to ramp up manufacturing capabilities for electron-optical modules and establish robust production processes.
• Take ownership of supplier manufacturing compliance from product release through sustained production.
• Assess the technical capabilities of both new and existing suppliers, define development roadmaps, and monitor progress through structured audits.
• Evaluate, audit, and optimize supplier manufacturing processes to achieve consistent, high-quality serial production.
• Interpret and review engineering drawings to ensure alignment with manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Adapt existing designs and production processes to qualify second-source suppliers (CCP).
• Align and optimize supplier manufacturing and quality systems to enable seamless dual sourcing without compromising performance or yield.

You’d be successful if you bring;

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with profound professional experience in supplier engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to drive performance and collaboration.
• Extensive experience in high-tech manufacturing, ideally involving high vacuum and high-voltage applications, with a focus on metal and ceramic components.
• Demonstrated expertise in dual sourcing for complex and sensitive metal and ceramic parts.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary R&D and engineering environments.
• Strong background in supplier technical assessment, auditing, and capability development.
• Fluency in English.
• German is a benefit.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 20%) and engage with global operations.
• A Class B driver’s license is an advantage.

Your benefits:

• An exciting, international, and dynamic environment, working in a high technology company with human touch
• Extensive further education offers, individual training, learning & development opportunities, and cooperation with experienced employees
• Company pension scheme with the possibility of top-up via salary conversion and disability insurance
• Travel insurance, can also be used privately
• Capital-forming benefits
• 30 days of vacation
• Bonus program
• Membership in selected fitness studios
• Free beverages, fresh seasonal fruits & vegetables
• Employees can enjoy meals at a reduced cost through our cafeteria's subsidized pricing
• Possibility to work remotely

Sounds interesting? Then it is best to apply via our online portal.

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 Applied Materials Integrated Circuit Testing GmbH
 Ammerthalstrasse 20
 85551 Heimstetten near Munich
www.appliedmaterials.com

Additional Information

Time 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.