Applied Materials Embedded Hardware R&D Engineer f/m/d 

Germany, Hesse 

950822600

What You Can Expect from Us

• A collaborative R&D environment with hands-on design, testing, and innovation.
• Close teamwork across hardware, software, and systems engineering.
• Expert onboarding and continuous learning opportunities.
• Competitive salary with bonuses, pension, stock options, and wellness perks.
• Flexible work arrangements and 30 days of vacation.

Your Role as an Embedded Hardware R&D Engineer:

• Innovate in Electronics Development : Define, design, implement, and test electronic circuits, systems, and assemblies for cutting-edge applications.
• Design with Precision : Create schematics and PCB layouts for levitation controllers and sensor systems using modern design tools.
• Integrate Real-Time Control : Set up and validate controller peripherals such as ADC, PWM, I2C, EtherCAT, and memory interfaces for deterministic real-time hardware.
• Ensure Quality Through Testing : Derive and structure test requirements to validate performance and support high-quality electronic manufacturing.
• Support Embedded Software : Collaborate on the programming, maintenance, and optimization of embedded software for safe and reliable system operation.
• Drive Compliance : Assist in EMI, safety, and reliability testing to meet international standards.
• Analyze and Improve : Perform failure analysis and support continuous improvement throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Product Management : Translate customer and standardization requirements into technical solutions.
• Document and Communicate : Contribute to product manuals and user guides, including interface descriptions for integration with higher-level control systems.

Your education and experience

• A Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Technical Computer Science, or a related field (PhD welcome)
• Proven expertise in electronicprinted-circuit-boarddesign, including hands-on experience with PCB design tools such as Eagle, Altium, OrCAD, or similar
• Familiarity with electrical design software like E3S or EPLAN is a plus
• Strong skills in debugging and optimizing both electronic hardware and embedded software
• Proficiency in C/C++, with a solid understanding of assembly language considered an advantage
• Experience with Python, scripting, and automation tools for workflow and system control
• Excellent communication skills inEnglish and German
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset and the ability to thrive in interdisciplinary environments
• Strong analytical thinking and organizational skills to manage complex development tasks