Chemist / Contamination Control Engineer | Chemiker (m/w/d)

APPLIED MATERIALS

Kirchheim bei München, Bayern, Deutschland
Published May 19, 2026
Full-time
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Job Summary

Join Applied Materials, a global leader in materials engineering, as a Chemist/Contamination Control Engineer for the semiconductor industry. In this role, you will be instrumental in ensuring molecular and particulate cleanliness for critical components used in high-end electron microscopes. Your day-to-day will involve developing, optimizing, and qualifying advanced wet-chemical and dry-cleaning processes, implementing contamination-control standards, and performing sophisticated surface analyses. You will also lead root-cause analyses for contamination issues and conduct supplier qualifications. This position requires a strong background in chemistry or a related field, expertise in surface analytics, and experience with industrial cleaning processes in high-tech environments. If you are eager to push the boundaries of materials science and contribute to next-generation technology in an exciting, international, and dynamic environment, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and impact.

Required Skills

Education

Degree in chemistry, materials science, materials engineering, or a related field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in contamination control or related field within the semiconductor industry
  • Experience with industrial cleaning processes in high-tech environments (UHV/XHV, semiconductor, precision optics, etc.)
  • Experience working with equipment manufacturers and external cleaning service providers
  • Experience in leading contamination root-cause analyses and corrective actions
  • Experience in conducting cleanliness-focused supplier qualification and audits

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Not specified