Senior Application Support Engineer

You will develop and optimize thin films, nanocoatings, and nanostructured materials for energy, biomedical, and other advanced technology applications. The position focuses on electrochemical deposition, wet chemical processing, and atomic layer deposition (ALD). You will develop reproducible deposition processes, investigate process–material relationships, and use materials characterization to improve film properties and performance. Working across materials science, chemistry, electrochemistry, and process engineering, you will plan and execute experiments, optimize deposition processes, troubleshoot technical issues, and evaluate new materials and processing methods. You will work closely with researchers and engineering teams to translate material requirements into practical processes and document experimental results and process improvements. This position is offered through an engineering consulting company. You will be employed by the consulting company and assigned to the client’s project. Develop and optimize electrochemical deposition processes for thin films, coatings, and nanostructured materials. Develop and optimize wet chemical processes for deposition, surface treatment, materials synthesis, and etching. Develop and optimize ALD processes for thin films and nanocoatings. Plan and execute experiments to evaluate and improve deposition processes and material properties. Investigate the relationship between process parameters, film properties, and application performance. Characterize deposited films and materials using appropriate physical, chemical, and electrochemical techniques. Analyze experimental and process data to identify technical issues and improvement opportunities. Troubleshoot deposition and materials-processing problems. Work with researchers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate material requirements into practical process solutions. Evaluate new materials, chemicals, deposition methods, and characterization techniques. Document experimental results, process conditions, and technical findings. Master’s or PhD in Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related technical field. 2+ years of relevant experience in electrochemistry, materials development, process engineering, thin-film deposition, or chemical processing. Hands-on experience with electrochemical deposition. Hands-on experience with wet chemical processing. Practical experience with thin-film deposition or coating processes. Practical experience with thin-film or materials characterization. Experience with atomic layer deposition (ALD). Experience developing, optimizing, or troubleshooting experimental processes. Ability to analyze experimental data and draw practical conclusions. Fluent English. Experience with nanocoatings or nanostructured materials. Experience with materials or processes for batteries, fuel cells, electrolyzers, sensors, biomedical devices, or other energy and biomedical applications. Experience working in a cleanroom environment. Experience with electrochemical characterization techniques such as CV, EIS, or chronoamperometry. Experience with thin-film characterization techniques such as XRD, XPS, SEM, AFM, profilometry, or ellipsometry. Representation bonus of €140–€200 per month.

You will collaborate with artists, engineers, and technology partners to create immersive, interactive stage experiences that integrate software, AI, 3D environments, music, video, and real-time interaction. You will turn complex technologies and concepts into engaging digital experiences that capture audiences and bring them into new technology-driven worlds. The role combines hands-on software engineering with creative technology development, from AI algorithms and interactive applications to real-time 3D and visual experiences. You will design, develop, and deploy proof-of-concept solutions for audience-facing experiences, working across AI, application software, creative tools, and edge computing. Depending on the project, you may work with AI models, real-time data, 3D environments, interactive visuals, video, and other technologies to create responsive experiences for live stage presentations. You will work closely with artistic partners, engineering teams, and client stakeholders to turn creative concepts and technical requirements into working stage and presentation experiences, iterating rapidly in response to feedback. This position is offered through an engineering consulting company. You will be employed by the consulting company and assigned to the client’s project. Develop proof-of-concept applications and interactive systems for immersive, audience-facing stage experiences. Apply AI algorithms and software engineering to create responsive and interactive experiences. Develop applications that combine AI, real-time data, 3D environments, visual content, music, video, and interactive elements. Use creative development tools and real-time technologies such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms where appropriate. Develop, deploy, and maintain full-stack applications, APIs, and AI-powered edge computing components. Design and implement software infrastructure and deployment solutions across cloud, local, and edge environments. Integrate software with hardware, AI systems, creative tools, and interactive technologies in collaboration with artistic and technical partners. Translate creative concepts, user needs, and client requirements into practical technical solutions. Serve as the technical software point of contact between artistic partners, engineering teams, and client stakeholders. Build automated testing and QA processes to support reliable software development and deployment. Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate concepts based on client and audience feedback. Balance architectural decisions with hands-on software development. Experience deploying and operating CUDA-accelerated AI models on edge devices, such as NVIDIA Jetson platforms or similar. Strong software development experience with Python and TypeScript. Experience in backend/API development and modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue, or Svelte. Experience developing interactive or real-time software applications. Solid understanding of infrastructure setup and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software deployment practices. Experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, or other real-time 3D/creative development platforms. Experience creating interactive 3D, visual, or multimedia experiences. Experience in gaming, game development, or interactive entertainment. Experience with music technology, MIDI systems, digital instruments, or audio-reactive applications. Experience with video production, generative visuals, motion graphics, or real-time visual effects. Experience developing software for live performances, exhibitions, installations, events, or other audience-facing experiences. Familiarity with computer graphics, real-time rendering, computer vision, or multimodal AI.