Junior Engineer jobs in Germany

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Conduct time studies using REFA or MTM methodologies to identify process inefficiencies.

• Lead process optimization initiatives to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.

• Design ergonomic and efficient workplaces aligned with safety and operational standards.

• Implement and sustain LEAN production methods , including 5S, Kaizen, and value stream mapping.

• Support Kanban and Just-In-Time (JIT) production systems for optimal material flow.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on sequencing and capacity planning .

• Utilize ERP systems (SAP) for production planning, resource allocation, and performance tracking.

• Provide data-driven insights to support continuous improvement and strategic decision-making.

What You bring

• Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• 3–7 years of experience in industrial engineering, preferably in semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing .

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals .

• Hands-on experience with REFA or MTM time study techniques .

• Proven success in LEAN manufacturing , workplace design, and process improvement.

• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems.

• Familiarity with Kanban , JIT , and capacity planning tools.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a global leader in semiconductor innovation.

• Work in a high-tech, collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement.

• Enjoy career development , training programs, and international exposure.

• Contribute to shaping the future of smart manufacturing .

Apply now and help us build smarter, faster, and more efficient production systems.

As an Android Engineer, you’ll work on the Shipping module within the eBay Android app — making it easier for sellers to ship items and for buyers to track their deliveries. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, designers, and product leaders, gaining hands-on experience with Kotlin, GraphQL, and AI-assisted development tools in a supportive and inclusive environment designed to accelerate your growth.

• Build and ship features for the Shipping module in the eBay Android app, impacting millions of customers globally.
• Collaborate with senior engineers, designers, and product managers to deliver seamless, user-focused mobile experiences.
• Integrate app components with GraphQL and RESTful services for reliability and performance.
• Use AI-powered development tools to enhance productivity and learn modern coding practices.
• Participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and technical discussions to contribute to team excellence.
• Strengthen your expertise in Android architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization.

• — ideally completed within the last 12 months.
• Strong understanding of Kotlin and object-oriented programming principles.
• Familiarity with Android SDK and commonly used Jetpack libraries.
• Passion for mobile development and eagerness to learn from experienced engineers.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Bonus: previous Android app development experience through internships or personal projects, and familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools.

What You’ll Do

• Drive predictive and preventive maintenance programs for semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

• Analyze performance data to reduce equipment downtime and improve reliability.

• Optimize spare part management using smart inventory strategies.

• Ensure compliance with CE certification and technical specifications.

• Collaborate on tool installation , qualification, and ramp-up activities.

• Promote safety and ergonomic improvements in equipment design and operation.

• Support project management tasks including planning, execution, and reporting.

• Maintain detailed documentation for audits, compliance, and continuous improvement.

What You bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.

• 3–5 years of experience in equipment engineering within the semiconductor industry .

• Strong knowledge of semiconductor process tools , cleanroom protocols, and equipment lifecycle.

• Proven success in downtime reduction , maintenance optimization , and spare part strategy .

• Familiarity with CE marking , safety standards, and ergonomic design.

• Solid project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Analytical mindset with excellent troubleshooting and communication abilities.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Be part of a global leader in semiconductor innovation.

• Work with state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge technologies.

• Thrive in a collaborative, safety-first culture .

• Enjoy career growth , training opportunities, and international exposure.

Apply now and help us engineer the future of semiconductor manufacturing

• Drive the search monetization technical vision by incorporating and developing software engineering processes and standards to enhance eBay’s buying experience.

• Collaborate with scientists and product managers to deploy complex yet scalable core algorithmic logic.

• Create robust data pipelines and real-time monitoring and optimization algorithms.

• 4+ years of software design and development experience, solid foundation in computer science with strong proficiencies in data structures, functional programming, algorithms, OOPs, and Software Design

• Experience in designing and operating big data processing pipelines, such as: Hadoop, Spark, Hive, ETL

• 3+ years of software development experience in building large scale Web Services and Backend Applications using Java, C++, Scala, and related technologies

• Background or interest in mathematics or machine learning

• Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, and influencing skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent professional experience, with 5+ years of experience,

• Masters degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent professional experience, with 3+ years of experience.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role

Here, you will make an impact by:

• Developing medium and high voltage cable accessories, including connectors, terminations, and joints for global markets
• Conduct feasibility studies, testing on new and modified designs
• Collaborating with global cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, portfolio management, quality department, and project management
• Contribution to product development projects from building business case till commercialization
• Ensuring proper product lifecycle documentation including test reporting and failure analysis

Your Skills and Expertise

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M is looking for candidates who meet following minimum requirements:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Power Systems, or related field
• Knowledge of high and/or medium voltage electrical systems, insulation materials, and manufacturing processes
• Fluent in German and English

Additional knowledge / nice-to-have skills / preferred qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• First working experience in energy industry or similar.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an international team.
• Interest in practical working, prototyping, simulating, testing, and validation of electronic designs.
• Eagerness to learn and willingness to start on new topics.
• Experience with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IEC, IEEE, ANSI).

Job specifics:

• Travel: May include up to 15% domestic/international
• The working model is on-site in Neuss, Germany, with a minimum of four in-office days weekly.
• Working pattern: full time

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• Design, deliver, and maintain significant features in data pipelines, ML processing, and / or service infrastructure

• Optimize software performance to achieve the required throughput and / or latency

• Work with your manager, peers, and Product Managers to scope projects and features

• Come up with a sound technical strategy, taking into consideration the project goals, timelines, and expected impact

• Take point on some cross-team efforts, taking ownership of a business problem and ensuring the different teams are in sync and working towards a coherent technical solution

• Take active part in knowledge sharing across the organization - both teaching and learning from others

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Computer Science or an equivalent professional experience

• 7+ years of software design and development experience, tackling non-trivial problems in backend services and / or data pipelines

• Full proficiency in Python; additional hands-on experience with Java is a plus!

• Solid foundation in Computer Science with strong proficiencies in Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, and Software Design

• Experience in designing and operating Big Data processing pipelines, such as: Hadoop, Spark, Hive

• Track record of impactful publications and/or patents in machine learning or related areas.

• Contributions to open-source ML tools or frameworks.

• Experience with modern large language models, graph-based ML, or knowledge graph construction.

• Strong presence in scientific communities through talks, panels, or organizing roles.