Manufacturing Engineer (m/f/d) - for 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:

Feldkirchen,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.

Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Applied Materials - Munich office, you will play a key role in shaping stable, efficient, and scalable manufacturing operations across assembly and test. You will work at the intersection of engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain, supporting both current production and new product introductions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve manufacturing methods, processes, work instructions, and operating sequences for assemblies, modules, and systems.

• Support products throughout the lifecycle, including new product introduction (NPI), production ramp-up, and sustaining manufacturing activities.

• Investigate and resolve manufacturing issues using structured problem-solving methodologies, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Create, maintain, and update manufacturing documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with production requirements.

• Support engineering change implementation activities, assessing impacts on manufacturing processes, quality, cost, and delivery performance.

• Contribute to Design for Excellence (DFx) initiatives by providing manufacturing expertise to improve product quality, manufacturability, cost, and operational efficiency.

• Provide hands-on technical support to production teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to ensure efficient and stable operations.

• Participate in controlled builds, process validations, production transfers, and ramp activities to support successful product introduction and sustained production.

• Design, develop, and validate manufacturing solutions, including tooling, fixtures, and process improvements that enhance productivity and quality.

• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to drive continuous improvement and resolve technical challenges.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret manufacturing and process data to identify trends, optimize performance, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and operational standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 3–5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a comparable role within a high-tech, semiconductor, electronics, medical device, or advanced manufacturing environment.

• Strong manufacturing engineering background with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and product lifecycles.

• Hands-on approach combined with structured and analytical problem-solving skills.

• Experience troubleshooting manufacturing, process, and quality-related issues in a production environment.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships across functions.

• Strong communication skills in German and English.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence and technical innovation.

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

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Applied Materials - Yield Technology Group
Philipp-Hauck-Straße 6

Feldkirchen (near Munich), 85622 Germany  

www.appliedmaterials.com

Looking for an expert ready to engage and deploy expertise immediately

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% 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.