Who We Are
Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world’s technology.
What We Offer
Salary:
€70,400.00 - €96,800.00Location:
Alzenau,DEUYou’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.
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise in vacuum design, design for manufacturability, and materials engineering for high-tech, high-precision applications. This is an individual contributor role for someone with solid technical depth and hands-on shop floor experience, capable of owning mechanical design projects of moderate-to-high complexity with limited supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design of components and assemblies from concept through product release, ensuring manufacturability, functionality, and reliability.
- Evaluate materials — metals, alloys, coatings, composites, and polymers — for performance in demanding environments (vacuum, thermal, dynamic loads), in consultation with senior technical staff on novel or high-risk material choices.
- Apply GD&T principles and tolerance stack-up analysis to develop designs meeting quality and performance requirements.
- Identify and troubleshoot mechanical problems with limited supervision.
- Develop and modify mechanical layouts, schematics, drawings, and specifications.
- Design mechanical tooling and fixturing to support handling, assembly, and disassembly of parts and subassemblies.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, machining vendors, suppliers, and quality teams to optimize manufacturability and cost.
- Participate in design reviews and manufacturability assessments for new product introductions.
- Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and documentation using CAD tools (Creo, NX, or similar).
- Support prototype development and validation testing, incorporating feedback into design iterations.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field.
- 5–8 years of combined practical and theoretical experience in mechanical (vacuum) design
- Strong expertise in machining and manufacturing processes
- Proven experience in design for manufacturability and cost optimization.
- Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Hands-on experience in high-tech manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success in vendor collaboration through to product release.
- Fluent in English, with good proficiency in German.
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to high-purity, high-vacuum, or contamination-sensitive applications.
- Familiarity with coating technologies and heat treatment processes.
- Experience with engineering change processes.
- Familiarity with ISO standards and quality systems.
- Exposure to basic FEA/thermal simulation.
Additional Information
Time Type:
Full timeEmployee Type:
Assignee / RegularTravel:
Yes, 20% of the TimeRelocation Eligible:
NoThe 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
- 5-8 years of combined practical and theoretical experience in mechanical vacuum design
- Strong expertise in machining and manufacturing processes
- Proven experience in design for manufacturability and cost optimization
- Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
- Hands-on experience in high-tech manufacturing environments
- Demonstrated success in vendor collaboration through product release
- Fluent English and good proficiency in German
- Exposure to high-purity, high-vacuum, or contamination-sensitive applications
- Familiarity with coating technologies and heat treatment processes
- Experience with engineering change processes
- Familiarity with ISO standards and quality systems
- Exposure to basic FEA or thermal simulation
Applied Materials Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Applied Materials and has not been reviewed or approved by Applied Materials.
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials emphasize comprehensive medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness programs for employees and families, with coverage beginning on day one in many cases. On-site or virtual care options at major campuses further reinforce the breadth of support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Exempt employees are offered a Flexible Time Off program and U.S. teams observe 11 paid company holidays. These policies are consistently highlighted across official benefits summaries.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan is widely available and presented as a core part of the U.S. package, alongside equity grants in many roles. These ownership elements are positioned as meaningful contributors to total rewards.
Applied Materials Insights
What We Do
Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible a better future.
