Head of Engineering (m/f/d) for semiconductor inspection systems/electron microscopy

Applied Materials is the world market leader for special systems and manufacturing processes in semiconductor, electronics and display technology. We not only provide the technology that powers nearly every new chip and advanced display in the world, but also our innovations shape the technology of the future.

More than 22,000 employees worldwide work in research and development, production, sales and service. Our subsidiary, ICT Integrated Circuit Testing GmbH, with currently 150 employees, develops and produces electron microscopes, the heart of our machines, which monitor processes in semiconductor production and classify the smallest defects on wafers. In order to meet the rapidly increasing demand from our customers in the semiconductor industry, our location in Munich is constantly growing.

Therefore, to strengthen our team, we are looking for a Head of Engineering (m/f/d) who will lead and direct a team responsible for manufacturing engineering, supplier engineering & quality, industrial engineering and documentation

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects and programs in area of responsibility and ensures necessary preliminary and follow up activities
• Identifies needs and/or gaps in manufacturing process and procedures landscape and pursues closure
• Establishes close collaboration with other departments, defines and enables clear handshakes, responsibilities and flawless execution
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to define Continuous Improvement Programs and drive for implementations
• Responsible to prepare and maintain qualification program for suppliers and key processes
• Defines and controls Key Performance Indicators for the teams in line with group and corporate requirements
• Improve manufacturing productivity, as measured for example by number of Non-Conformities (NC’s) at production floor, waste time and process optimization
• Manages BOM creation, configuration and change management
• Ensures compliance with company policies including
• Actively drives the teams to excel in areas of responsibility

Required skills and experience:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in engineering (mechanical/electrical) or physics
• Minimum 10 years of work experience
• Experience in managing an engineering team or department in a manufacturing high technology environment
• Experience working with suppliers on quality and process aspects
• Strong Analytical skills to define and measure organization performance and related KPIs
• Project management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Hands-on mentality and enjoys working in close collaboration with other teams and departments
• Experience in managing and controlling changes (change management)
• Very good German as well as English communication skills both written and verbal

What's in it for you?

• An exciting, international and dynamic environment
• Individual training and cooperation with experienced employees
• Exchange of knowledge and experience within a global company

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme with the possibility of top-up via salary conversion and disability insurance
• Travel insurance, can also be used privately
• Company car
• VWL
• Voluntary participation in the share purchase program with an employee discount of 15%
• Flexible working hours with the possibility of combining home and office work
• 30 days of vacation
• Membership in selected gyms
• Extensive further education offers (online and face-to-face courses) as well as student support programs  
• Company sponsored fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables and all kinds of beverages  

Contact:

Have we piqued your curiosity? Then it is best to apply via our online portal. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].

• ICT Integrated Circuit Testing GmbH
  Ammerthalstrasse 20
  85551 Heimstetten near Munich
  www.appliedmaterials.com

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Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All 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.