R&D Engineer / Team Lead (f/m/d) Electronics & Embedded Systems

Lead Innovation in Levitation & Drive Technology – Join Our R&D Team in Darmstadt

Mecatronix GmbH, a 35-person subsidiary, develops cutting-edge, non-contact levitation drive systems for high-performance industrial applications. As a key leader in our R&D team, you'll guide engineers and technicians in developing next-generation controllers, sensors, and power devices—crucial for real-time control in demanding environments.

You'll also head our advanced electronics lab, where rapid prototyping, testing, and failure analysis drive fast, reliable product development. Our technologies support world-class vacuum systems used in the semiconductor and display industries.

What We Offer:

• Hands-on work in a professional lab with immediate design feedback.
• Close collaboration with hardware, software, and system engineering teams.
• Onboarding with industry experts from the global Applied Materials team.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• A dynamic role in an innovative, international tech company.

Role Responsibilities:

• Levitation and Drive Electronic Development: Define and implement the electronic platform roadmap in alignment with product strategy.
• Shape Project Foundations: Lead requirement definition, evaluate technical solutions, and support implementation planning.
• Lead Design Excellence: Guide and support design reviews for electronic circuits and electromechanical systems integrated into our tools.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Synchronize development with system, mechanical, and software engineering teams, as well as new product introduction groups.
• Global Technical Alignment: Coordinate with international teams to ensure consistent and efficient implementation.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Support machinery safety in accordance with SEMI S2, European, and international standards. Organize and oversee EMI, safety, and reliability testing.
• Verify & Validate: Define, optimize, and document test procedures for functional verification, validation, and manufacturing quality.
• Enhance Supplier Collaboration: Support our quality organization by evaluating supplier performance.
• Support Lifecycle Improvements: Drive failure analysis and continuous improvement of electronic hardware and embedded systems throughout the product lifecycle.
• Document & Communicate: Contribute to product manuals and user guides, including interface descriptions.
• Embedded Software Support: Assist in programming, maintaining, and optimizing embedded software for safe and reliable operation.
• Lead & Inspire: Manage and mentor a team of electrical engineers and lab technicians.

Your education and experience:

• A PhD, Master's degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Technical Computer Science, or a related field
• Strong expertise in electronic printed-circuit-board design, embedded system development, and electronics manufacturing
• Profound experience with real-time microcontroller-based systems and modern debugging tools
• Proven skills in debugging and optimizing electronic hardware
• Experience with electrical design software like E3S or EPLAN is beneficial
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle tools such as Jira and Bitbucket
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working in interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated leadership experience in guiding engineering teams
• Strong communication skills in English and German
• Excellent analytical thinking and organizational abilities

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Assignee / Regular

Travel: Yes, 20% of the time

Relocation Eligible: No

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.