NPI - Product Technical Expert Manager (m/f/d) - for semiconductor industry

Applied Materials; Heimstetten; Vor Ort; EUR 76.000 - 104.500; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Applied Materials is seeking a Technical Authority in Heimstetten, Germany, to lead the Product Technical Excellence function. You'll oversee design robustness and manufacturability, ensuring seamless product industrialization and cross-functional collaboration with various teams.

The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and significant experience in product development, with a focus on New Product Introduction. Benefit from a supportive culture and a salary range of €76,000 - €104,500.

Qualifikationen

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in product development or engineering.
• Significant hands-on experience leading New Product Introduction.
• Strong academic grounding in product design and manufacturing processes.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of product technical experts.
• Ensure robust product design and manufacturability.
• Drive early design alignment and embed DFx principles.

Kenntnisse

Product design

Manufacturing processes

Systems engineering

Reliability engineering

Technical problem-solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Who We Are

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.

What We Offer

Salary: €76.000,00 - €104.500,00

Location: Heimstetten, DEU

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.

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 benefits.

Role Overview

Leads the Product Technical Excellence (PTE) function, serving as the technical authority across NPI and product lifecycle. Owns design robustness, manufacturability, and performance while driving DFx‑led engineering excellence and seamless product industrialization through strong cross‑functional collaboration.

Location

Heimstetten, Munich – Germany

Key Responsibilities

• Disciplinary leads a team of >10 product technical experts, responsible driving vision, mission & strategy of PTE
• Act as the technical authority for NPI, ensuring robust product design, performance, and manufacturability.
• Drive early design alignment and embed DFx principles (DFM, DFA, DFT, etc.) to optimize cost, quality, and scalability.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to enable smooth product industrialization.
• Assess technical feasibility, risks, and readiness, implementing mitigation strategies across the NPI lifecycle.
• Lead technical problem‑solving and root cause analysis during NPI & series production.
• Ensure accurate technical documentation and compliance with standards (IP, ISO, safety, regulatory).
• Maximize team capability through technical guidance, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Support cost and performance optimization through design and process decisions.
• Leverage engineering tools and technologies to accelerate development and commercialization.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Industrial, or related discipline)
• Strong academic grounding in product design, manufacturing processes, systems engineering, and reliability engineering.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in product development, R&D, or engineering within high‑technology or industrial environments.
• Significant hands‑on experience leading or contributing to end‑to‑end New Product Introduction (NPI) from concept through industrialization and volume production.
• Proven track record acting as a technical authority for product design, manufacturability, and performance.

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.