Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you:

Development Engineer – Automation and Control (100%)

YOUR CHALLENGES 

The manufacturing of a high-end microchip requires over 1000 production steps.  Vacuum valves and gas flow control devices are considered to be critical components as they are in proximity to the semiconductor wafer and impact the process performance.  Semiconductor fabs like Intel, Samsung or TSMC have increasing expectations for productivity and production yield. These fabs are increasingly using data generated along the manufacturing process to improve production performance. Smart, connected vacuum components are required for smart semiconductor manufacturing fabs enabling predictive maintenance, increasing performance and productivity.

The technological advancements in the semiconductor industry and scaling to nano-meter structures requires high precision and efficient control of the gas pressure in the process chamber. To develop and test the required control technology, we are looking for an experienced engineer with passion for automation and control systems.

In addition your responsibilities are:

• Design and build automated test benches for process control using VAT’s gas flow control technology
• Development of advanced control algorithms for fast and efficient gas pressure control
• Develop, perform and document experiments (DoE) including results in organized and structured way
• Cooperate among cross-functional teams of experts within VAT R&D organization and external technology partners
• Occasional on-site support of newly developed applications/products at customer site.

YOUR COMPETENCIES 

• Engineering Degree (MSc or PhD) in mechanical or electrical engineering, control engineering, mechatronics or similar
• Strong skills and knowledge in control system theory and automation
• 3+ years of industry experience in design and implementation of (semi or fully) automated testing setups
• Experience with PLC programming, e.g. Beckhoff, Siemens or similar automation software
• Programming skills in Matlab Simulink or Python
• Work experience in vacuum technology / semiconductors beneficial
• Hands on, systematic approach, creative thinker with problem solving skills and team spirit