Senior Director, Research & Development - E-Beam Technology (m/f/d)

Applied Materials
Germany
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeEUR 137,600 - 189,200Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)Experience: 10+ yearsEducation: phdSkills: ["Leadership","Mentorship","Succession planning","Cross-functional collaboration","Program delivery"]

Lead end-to-end R&D for next-generation electron beam (E-beam) systems, serving as the technical authority across imaging, inspection, metrology, lithography, and E-beam writing. Define and execute the technology roadmap, build and scale a high-performing R&D organization, and translate advanced research into scalable, differentiated, manufacturable products. Drive complex program delivery on time and within budget while aligning engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams.

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Senior Director, Research & Development - E-Beam Technology (m/f/d)

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end R&D for next-generation electron beam (E-beam) systems, serving as the technical authority across imaging, inspection, metrology, lithography, and E-beam writing. Define and execute the technology roadmap, build and scale a high-performing R&D organization, and translate advanced research into scalable, differentiated, manufacturable products. Drive complex program delivery on time and within budget while aligning engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams.
Location: Germany
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Serve as the technical authority in E-beam technologies such as imaging, inspection, metrology, lithography, and E-beam writing.
  • •Lead design and optimization of the E-beam column architecture, including electron optics, lens systems, and beam control for resolution and stability.
  • •Define and execute the E-beam technology roadmap and drive development of next-generation E-beam platforms to improve performance, precision, and throughput.
  • •Lead, develop, and scale the R&D organization, building leadership bench strength and fostering innovation, accountability, and collaboration.
  • •Deliver complex R&D programs with milestones and business impact on time and within budget, ensuring disciplined resource allocation and governance.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: EUR 137,600 - 189,200

Key Requirements

  • •PhD or advanced degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • •Deep expertise in E-beam systems, including semiconductor inspection, metrology, or lithography, and/or E-beam writing.
  • •10+ years of experience with a proven track record in R&D leadership.
  • •Proven ability to drive innovation, organizational transformation, and product impact.
  • •Experience operating in a global, matrixed environment.
Experience:10+ years
Education:PhD / Doctorate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Skills:LeadershipMentorshipSuccession planningCross-functional collaborationProgram delivery
Tech Stack:E-beam technologyElectron opticsLens systemsBeam controlImagingInspectionMetrologyLithographyE-beam writingSemiconductor inspection

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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