MEMS Development & Production Engineer

Applied Materials; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Materials seeks a Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor technologies at our Delft site. You will collect data, characterize hardware, troubleshoot issues, and generate documentation while collaborating with R&D teams on state-of-the-art projects.

You will work in a small, agile team across the product lifecycle, from prototyping to test development and supplier coordination, with opportunities to focus on test setups or automated

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills.
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus.
• MEMS, cleanroom processes and testing experience.
• Comfortable working in a flexible, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Prototype MEMS modules in a cleanroom environment.
• Contribute to module design and iteration.
• Develop and automate test setups.
• Translate R&D into scalable production processes.
• Oversee module assembly and supplier coordination.
• Support lab operations and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

English fluency

Education

Physics or Engineering degree

Job description

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials science and engineering solutions that are at the foundation of virtually every new semiconductor chip and advanced display in the world. The equipment that we create and service is essential to advancing AI and accelerating the commercialization of next-generation semiconductor chips. Join us and push the boundaries of materials science and engineering in a company at the foundation of the electronics industry. The work we do together advances the world's technology.

What We Offer

Salary: €50.400,00 - €69.300,00

Location: Eindhoven,NLD, Hoofddorp,NLD, Nijmegen,NLD

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.

As a Process Engineer

As a Process Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and optimizing manufacturing processes for display and semiconductor manufacturing technologies. You will collect and analyze data, perform hardware characterization, and troubleshoot engineering issues. You'll also measure film properties, generate technical documentation, and engage with customers to resolve concerns. Process Engineers collaborate with vendors and suppliers, and become familiar with implementing new technologies and products. You will experiment, learn, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the semiconductor and display industries, partnering with our globally recognized R&D teams on state-of-the-art research and development projects.

What You'll Do

We are expanding team at our site in Delft, Netherlands. As part of this small, agile team, you'll contribute across the product lifecycle-from cleanroom prototyping and module design to test development, process scaling, and supplier coordination. Depending on your strengths, you may focus more on developing test setups and automation or on shaping robust operational workflows.

You'll help define how the team grows, taking ownership of future tasks directly or through leadership. The role is broad and multidisciplinary, and we welcome candidates whose expertise aligns with part of the scope.

Role Responsibilities:

• Prototype MEMS modules in a cleanroom environment
• Contribute to module design and iteration
• Develop and automate test setups
• Translate R&D into scalable production processes
• Oversee module assembly and supplier coordination
• Support lab operations and equipment maintenance
• Contribute to yield improvement and root-cause analysis
• Assist with quality systems and documentation

What You'll need:

• Degree in Physics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• Experience with MEMS, cleanroom processes, and testing
• Familiarity with process control; quality experience is a plus
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills
• Fluent in English; Dutch is a plus
• Comfortable in a flexible, evolving environment

Additional Information

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: New College Grad

Travel: Not Specified

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.