<p><b>Who We Are</b></p><p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p><b>What We Offer</b></p><p></p><p>Salary:</p>€70,400.00 - €96,800.00&#xa;<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left">Location:</p>Heimstetten,DEU<p></p><p>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. </p><p></p><p>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 <a href="https://hrportal.ehr.com/applied/" target="_blank"><span><u>benefits</u></span></a>. </p><p></p><p><b>Job Summary:</b></p><p>We are seeking a <b>Product Technical Expert (PTE)</b> to join our <b>Product Management</b> team, focused on the development of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The PTE will serve as the <b>technical and strategic lead</b> for a specific product line, ensuring alignment between customer requirements, engineering design, and manufacturing capabilities. This role is critical in driving innovation, accelerating time-to-market, and ensuring product performance and reliability in high-precision, high-complexity environments.</p><div></div><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><span>Serve as the </span><b>technical owner</b><span> of a product line within operations division throughout the product lifecycle (from NPI to volume production).</span></li><li><span>Work closely with the </span><b>industrial and supplier engineering</b><span> teams to evaluate and qualify components, ensuring they meet technical, quality, and cost requirements. Analyze component suitability and integration into the overall system architecture.</span></li><li><span>Drive </span><b>design for manufacturability (DFM)</b><span> to optimize cost, quality, and uptime.</span></li><li><span>Upscaling, running </span><b>AI initiatives </b><span>for optimization</span></li><li><span>Support </span><b>prototype builds</b><span>, </span><b>system integration </b><span>during NPI phase.</span></li><li><span>Support continuous</span><b> improvement</b><span> and </span><b>design enhancements</b><span> in collaboration with R&D and manufacturing divisions</span></li><li><span>Maintain comprehensive </span><b>technical documentation</b><span>, including Change Management via engineering change orders (ECOs).</span></li><li><span>Stay current with </span><b>semiconductor industry trends</b><span>, competitive technologies, and emerging process requirements.</span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><span>Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Systems Engineering.</span></li><li><b>Profound</b><span> experience in product development within the </span><b>semiconductor equipment</b><span> or </span><b>high-tech capital equipment</b><span> industry.</span></li><li><span>Strong understanding of </span><b>semiconductor manufacturing processes</b><span> (e.g., lithography, etch, deposition, metrology).</span></li><li><span>Experience with </span><b>vacuum systems</b><span>, </span><b>robotics</b><span>, </span><b>high voltage management</b><span>, or </span><b>precision motion control</b><span> is highly desirable.</span></li><li><span>Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proven ability to work cross-functionally in a global environment.</span></li><li><span>Knowledge in </span><b>CAD tools</b><span> (e.g., SolidWorks, NX), </span><b>PLM systems</b><span>, </span><b>LEAN methods</b><span>, </span><b>SAP</b><span> knowledge is an added advantage</span></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Additional Information</b></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Time Type:</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Employee Type:</b></p>Assignee / Regular<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Travel:</b></p>Yes, 10% of the Time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Relocation Eligible:</b></p>No<br /><br /><p>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.</p><br /><p>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.</p><br /><p>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.</p><br />
