Application Engineer (m/f/d) - Advanced Electrolytic Plating

A day in the life at Atotech Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG

In this role as Application Engineer (m/f/d) within the field of Advanced Electrolytic Plating, you will join our global Business Unit Applications team. You will play a key role in translating customer requirements into inno-vative product and process solutions while supporting global product qualifications and market rollouts. This position offers a dynamic mix of hands-on laboratory work, process development, customer interaction, and technical problem-solving in an international environment. It is ideal for motivated professionals who thrive in a self-driven role and enjoy working closely with customers and cross-functional teams worldwide.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Provide technical expertise to support the development, implementation, and optimization of processes
• Design and conduct experiments in the laboratory / TechCenter to drive process improvements and identify new business opportunities
• Troubleshoot and resolve process-related challenges onsite at customer locations
• Collaborate closely with global sales and cross-functional teams to ensure successful product deployment
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and application documentation
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Surface Technology, or a related field
• Candidates should possess relevant professional experience in the electronics industry, specifically in the field of printed circuit boards (PCB)
• Experience or strong interest in electrochemical metal deposition
• Practical exposure to process development, troubleshooting, or industrial/manufacturing environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset
• Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)
• A self-driven, structured, and solution-oriented working style
• Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 30%) and work in a global environment