Join our Display PVD R&D team and contribute to the development, qualification and implementation of next-generation thin-film deposition technologies and product improvements for advanced display applications.
Based at the Alzenau Technology Center, you will work hands-on with sputter equipment, develop and characterize deposition processes, and collaborate with international engineering teams, customers and suppliers. This role combines experimental process development with technical problem-solving and project execution and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to new equipment and technology solutions delivering material innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Execute and drive R&D projects from planning through experimentation, data analysis, documentation, and presentation of results by collaborating within interdisciplinary teams
Assure the qualification and continuous improvement of designated PVD equipment and analytical instrumentation capabilities within the R&D laboratory
Develop and characterize PVD processes and equipment, including the design and execution of experiments, hardware/process characterization or structured troubleshooting
Provide process engineering support in the Display R&D laboratories and, when required, at customer or supplier sites
Collect and analyze experimental data, identify trends and root causes, and translate results into actionable technical recommendations
Communicate technical results through clear reports, presentations and recommendations to technical, product marketing and management audiences
Additional Opportunities
Contribute to patent applications, publications and lectures, participate in conferences and seminars
Share technical knowledge and support the development of colleagues in your field of expertise
Contribute to technology assessments and technical discussions with customers and suppliers
Support compliance with applicable quality and development processes
What you Bring
Bachelor, Master’s or comparable degree in Physics, Chemistry or a related technical discipline or equivalent professional experience
Strong technical and analytical skills as well as approximately 2~4 years of relevant industrial or research experience in vacuum based thin film deposition technology
PVD or plasma technology expertise and good understanding of thin film device physics, particularly of OLEDs and TFTs is a plus
Strong hands-on experimental engineering and practical solution-oriented work style
Ability to proactively manage multiple priorities, follow up on open actions
You enjoy international, interdisciplinary teamwork and contributing to discussions
Good verbal and written English and German communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with internal and external stakehoders
Additional Information
Time Type
Full time
Employee Type
Assignee / Regular
Travel
Yes, 20% of the Time
Relocation Eligible
No
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.
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.
