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 Experience or strong interest in electrochemical metal deposition (experience level can range from entry-level to senior) Practical exposure to process development, troubleshooting, or industrial/manufacturing environments is a plus 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 LI-LB1 Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status) where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing. MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law. Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs. We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies. MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business. MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: accommodationsatMKS@mksinst.com. If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role