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

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Significant proven experience in adjacent physics related domains may be considered as well.

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The successful candidate will bring deep technical mastery in E‑beam alongside proven experience leading medium‑size, complex engineering teams in fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environments.

Organizational & People Leadership • Lead, develop, and scale a state‑of‑the‑art R&D organization. • Build strong leadership bench strength through mentorship, succession planning, and talent development. • Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration across teams and geographies. • Drive cross‑functional alignment with engineering, product, operations, and commercial teams.

Role Overview Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Director of R&D (m/f/d) to lead innovation in electron beam (E‑beam) technologies. This is a critical leadership role responsible for the complete development cycle of next‑generation E‑Beam systems, shaping long‑term technology strategy, and building an effective R&D organization.

Key Responsibilities E‑Beam Technology Leadership • Serve as the technical authority in E‑beam technologies (imaging, inspection, metrology, lithography, E‑Beam writing, or related domains). • Lead design and optimization of E‑beam column architecture, including electron optics, lens systems, and beam control to achieve sub‑nanometer resolution and stability. • Drive development and integration of advanced E‑beam column components, ensuring performance scalability, reliability, and manufacturability. • Define and execute the technology roadmap, driving innovation aligned with Applied Materials’ strategic priorities. • Lead development of next‑generation E‑beam platforms, improving performance, precision, and throughput. • Deliver world‑class products at cost and on time. • Translate advanced research into scalable, differentiated products. • Engage with technology vendors or partners to shape future technology direction.

Execution Excellence • Deliver complex R&D programs with clear milestones, timelines, and business impact on time and within budget. • Align innovation efforts with productization and customer outcomes. • Ensure disciplined budget and resource allocation, prioritization, and governance.

Qualifications • PhD or advanced degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. • Deep expertise in E‑beam systems (e.g., semiconductor inspection, metrology, lithography, 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.

What We Offer • Salary: €137,600.00 – €189,200.00 • Location: Heimstetten, Germany • Time Type: Full time • Employee Type: Assignee / Regular • Travel: Yes, 20% of the time • Relocation eligible: Yes Additional Information Time Type: Full time Employee Type: Assignee / Regular Travel: Yes, 20% of the time Relocation Eligible: Yes 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.