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

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Job ID
R2519156
Date posted
01/05/2026
Location
Heimstetten, Bavaria
Category
Engineering

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:

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 experiencedSenior R&D Mechanical Engineerwith approximately10+years of industry experiencein highprecision mechanical design,advanced materials engineering, and design for manufacturability. This role is ideal for a senior professional who combines deep technicalexpertisewithhands-onshopfloor understanding and the ability to influence design direction, manufacturing strategy, and engineering standards.

The primary emphasis of this position is onmaterialsselection, materials behavior inhigh-techapplications, and precisionmachinecomponentdesign

Role Responsibilities:

  • Lead the mechanical design of complex,highprecisioncomponentsand assemblies for advanced equipment, ensuring robust functionality, manufacturability, andlongtermreliability.

  • Serve as thematerials authorityfor 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.

  • Applyexpert levelknowledge ofGD&T, tolerancestack upanalysis, and precision engineering principlesto develop designs that meet stringent performance and quality requirements.

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

  • Drive collaboration with manufacturing engineering, machining vendors, suppliers, metrology, and quality teams tooptimizemanufacturability, 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 complexshop floorissues—leveraginghands-onexperience from precision machining and assembly environments.

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

  • Support prototype builds, validation testing, and material performance evaluations.

Required Qualifications & Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s or master’sdegree in mechanical engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.

  • 10+ years of experiencein mechanical design, with majority spent inhighprecisionmanufacturing industries (semiconductors, optical systems, aerospace, robotics, or similar).

  • Deep technicalexpertiseinmaterials behavior, mechanicalpropertiesandhighprecisionapplications.

  • Proventrack recordinprecision machining, including machining constraints, tooling considerations, tolerancing, and manufacturability optimization.

  • Mastery ofGD&T, tolerance analysis, design standards, and engineering documentation.

  • Strongshopfloorunderstanding—hands-onexperience with machining, metrology, or assembly strongly preferred.

  • Experience collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing partners onhighprecisioncomponentdevelopment.

  • Engineering leadership experience: mentoring engineers, driving design decisions, and influencingcross functionalteams.

  • Excellent communication and ability torepresentthe mechanical design function in technical andcrossdisciplinarydiscussions.

​Preferred Skills: 

  • Experience with highpurity, highvacuum,thermalcriticalorcontamination sensitiveapplications.

  • Familiarity with coating technologies, heat treatment processes, and advanced material performance testing.

  • Exposuretobasic simulation methodologies FEA/thermal—as a complementary skill, not a core competency.

  • Experience in cleanroom or ultraprecision manufacturingenvironments.

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, 10% 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.

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