Application Engineer Vacuum & Thin Film Systems

Evatec AG; Schweiz; Hybrid; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexitime & home office

Flat hierarchies

Canteen at Layers Cafe

Free parking

Good transport links

Discount programs

Language training

Team events

Zusammenfassung

Evatec AG in Switzerland is seeking an Application Engineer for Vacuum & Thin Film Systems. You will oversee process-related commissioning, perform acceptances, train customers and service teams, and contribute to process optimization.

You will monitor vacuum systems, lead commissioning from initial settings to final optimization, document tests, and support FAT on-site, while sharing know-how and aiding documentation and component development.

Qualifikationen

• Education in physics, materials science, microtechnology, mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of vacuum technology or willingness to learn PVD processes.
• Hands-on practical mindset with problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills in English and customer-facing experience a plus.
• Willingness to travel about 15%.

Aufgaben

• Monitor vacuum systems to ensure reliable operation and film quality.
• Lead commissioning of coating systems from initial settings to final optimization.
• Document internal tests and support FAT on-site at customer facilities.
• Advise customers and train service teams with technical expertise.
• Contribute to system development, component testing and process documentation.

Kenntnisse

Vacuum technology knowledge

PVD processes (sputtering/evaporation)

Hands-on mentality

Customer communication

Willingness to travel

Ausbildung

University of Applied Sciences or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Application Engineer Vacuum & Thin Film Systems

Evatec specializes in designing, developing, producing, and selling high-tech thin film deposition equipment for the semiconductor, advanced packaging, optical, and optoelectronics markets. Our multinational team of scientists, engineers, and support staff in Switzerland is complemented by a global network of sales and technical support staff across 15 countries in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Make a Difference – Embrace a Culture of Ownership and Decision Making

Grow – Take Development and Training Opportunities

Go Global – Thrive in a Multicultural, Global Business Environment

What you can expect from us

• 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
• Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
• Canteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe
• Free covered parking
• Good public transport connections
• Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers, etc.)
• Language Training Programmes
• Company and team events to foster the spirit

Job Description

As an Application Engineer, you take responsibility for the process‑related commissioning of our advanced thin‑film coating systems. You perform internal and external acceptances, train customers and service teams, and support process optimisation. With your ideas and expertise, you actively contribute to the further development of our technologies.

What you will be doing

• Monitoring vacuum systems: you ensure that our coating systems run reliably and produce the required thin films
• Commissioning production systems: you take over the systems after the hardware check and bring them into operation from a process perspective – from initial settings to final optimisation
• Performing system acceptances: you document internal tests (IAT) and accompany the final customer acceptance (FAT), usually directly on site at our customers' facilities
• Advising customers and colleagues: you share your know-how, train the service team and support customers with technical questions
• Further developing systems: you test new components, contribute ideas and actively support documentation and process optimisation

What you should bring

• Technical know-how: you have an education (University of Applied Sciences or equivalent) in physics, materials science, microtechnology, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
• Experience or willingness to learn: you bring knowledge in vacuum technology and thin-film processes – or you are motivated to learn PVD processes such as sputtering and evaporation
• Hands‑on mentality: you enjoy working practically, tinkering, adjusting and finding creative solutions
• Communication & travel: you enjoy interacting with customers, speak good English and are willing to travel occasionally (approx. 15%)
• Technical skills:you enjoy tinkering, assembling and fine‑tuning – technology is in your DNA

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Welcome to Evatec

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