🚀 R&D Engineer Team lead (fmd) Electronics & Embedded Systems

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 : DarmstadtDEU

Youll 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.

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What Youll Do

Lead Innovation in Levitation & Drive Technology Join Our R&D Team in Darmstadt

Mecatronix GmbH a 35-person subsidiary develops cutting-edge non-contact levitation drive systems for high-performance industrial applications. As a key leader in our R&D team you’ll guide engineers and technicians in developing next-generation controllers sensors and power devices crucial for real-time control in demanding environments.

You’ll also head our advanced electronics lab where rapid prototyping testing and failure analysis drive fast reliable product development. Our technologies support world-class vacuum systems used in the semiconductor and display industries.

What We Offer :

• Hands-on work in a professional lab with immediate design feedback.
• Close collaboration with hardware software and system engineering teams.
• Onboarding with industry experts from the global Applied Materials team.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic role in an innovative international tech company.

Role Responsibilities :

• Levitation and Drive Electronic Development : Define and implement the electronic platform roadmap in alignment with product strategy.
• Shape Project Foundations : Lead requirement definition evaluate technical solutions and support implementation planning.
• Lead Design Excellence : Guide and support design reviews for electronic circuits and electromechanical systems integrated into our tools.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines : Synchronize development with system mechanical and software engineering teams as well as new product introduction groups.
• Global Technical Alignment : Coordinate with international teams to ensure consistent and efficient implementation.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance : Support machinery safety in accordance with SEMI S2 European and international standards. Organize and oversee EMI safety and reliability testing.
• Verify & Validate : Define optimize and document test procedures for functional verification validation and manufacturing quality.
• Enhance Supplier Collaboration : Support our quality organization by evaluating supplier performance.
• Support Lifecycle Improvements : Drive failure analysis and continuous improvement of electronic hardware and embedded systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Document & Communicate : Contribute to product manuals and user guides including interface descriptions.
• Embedded Software Support : Assist in programming maintaining and optimizing embedded software for safe and reliable operation.
• Lead & Inspire : Manage and mentor a team of electrical engineers and lab technicians.

Your education and experience :

• A PhD Masters degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering Embedded Systems Technical Computer Science or a related field
• Strong expertise in electronic printed-circuit-board design embedded system development and electronics manufacturing
• Profound experience with real-time microcontroller-based systems and modern debugging tools
• Proven skills in debugging and optimizing electronic hardware
• Experience with electrical design software like E3S or EPLAN is beneficial
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle tools such as Jira and Bitbucket
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding engineering teams
• Strong communication skills in English and German
• Excellent analytical thinking and organizational abilities

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.

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Vendor Management,Design Controls,C / C++,FDA Regulations,Intellectual Property Law,ISO 13485,Research Experience,SolidWorks,Research & Development,Internet Of Things,Product Development

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1