Applied Materials R&D Engineer / Team lead f/m/d Electronics & Embedded Systems 

Germany, Hesse 

547942218

What You’ll Do

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.

RoleResponsibilities:

• 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, Master’s degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Technical Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong expertise in electronicprinted-circuit-boarddesign, embedded system development, and electronics manufacturing
• Profound experience with real-timemicrocontroller-basedsystems 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