Junior Application Manager - R&D Applications (all genders)

Job description

**Challenge the impossible – are you ready? Join AIXTRON and shape the future!** At AIXTRON, a leading supplier of deposition systems to the semiconductor industry, it’s not just about creating technology – it's about shaping the future. Ever since the company was established in 1983, we have been driven and defined by our spirit of discovery and our passion for excellence. Our state-of-the-art systems are at the heart of many high-tech applications, from LED and display technology to energy management, communication, and much more besides. All of this is made possible by a team brimming with talent – our greatest asset. Drawing on your skills and your enthusiasm for technology, you too could soon be contributing to our efforts, as we endeavor to push the boundaries of what is possible. At AIXTRON, you can look forward to exciting projects, interdisciplinary teams, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of technological advancement.  ### **Your Challenge** · Manage and support multiple small-to-medium engineering applications · Act as the primary IT contact for assigned applications · Enable system availability, performance, and lifecycle management · Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders for issue resolution and enhancements · Perform hands-on configuration, testing, validation, and minor implementations · Drive small improvement initiatives and optimizations · Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, IT security, and digital strategy · Support integration with PLM, ERP, and adjacent systems where required · Maintain documentation, governance standards, and compliance requirements · Proactively identify automation and efficiency opportunities · Evaluate change requests ### **The skills needed** · 3–5 years’ relevant experience in application management in engineering, manufacturing, or software-driven environments · Hands-on mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities · Solution-focused and pragmatic approach · Ability to manage multiple systems and priorities in parallel · Strong understanding of system integrations and data flows · Good communication skills and stakeholder orientation · Structured and independent working style · Fluent business English ### **What you can expect from us** - **Flexible working time (8 hrs per day):** Design your schedule without fixed core hours, work remotely, and switch between office and mobile work. - **Vacation:** You receive 25 vacation days - **Development:** Continuous learning is important to us – whether through our AIXTRON Academy or individual development programs. - **Open company culture:** We maintain an open and respectful “first-name” culture across all hierarchy levels. - **Social benefits:** We offer various social benefits