Application Engineer Vacuum & Thin Film Systems

Evatec AG; Schweiz; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42-hour work week with flexitime

Home office options

Canteen and self-catering options

Free covered parking

Good public transport connections

Discounts (fitness, devices, etc.)

Language Training Programmes

Team events

Job summary

Evatec AG in Switzerland seeks an Application Engineer for Vacuum & Thin Film Systems to join our advanced deposition technology team, focusing on process-related commissioning, internal and external acceptances, and customer training.

You will monitor vacuum systems, lead production system commissioning from initial settings to final optimisation, document tests, and support customers on-site. Occasional travel (about 15%) and a hands-on, solution‑minded approach are expected.

Qualifications

• Education in physics, materials science, microtechnology, mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of vacuum technology and thin-film processes; willingness to learn PVD.
• Enjoy practical tinkering and hands-on problem solving.
• Good English and willingness to travel (~15%).
• Enjoy assembling, tuning and understanding technology.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vacuum systems to ensure coating systems run reliably and produce required films.
• Lead commissioning of production systems from initial settings to final optimisation.
• Document internal tests (IAT) and accompany FAT on-site at customer facilities.
• Train service teams and support customers with technical questions.
• Develop and test new components; contribute to documentation and process optimisation.

Skills

Hands-on mentality

Customer communication

Willingness to travel

Practical problem solving

Education

University of Applied Sciences or equivalent in physics/materials science/microtechnology/mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Vacuum technology

Thin-film processes

PVD sputtering

PVD evaporation

Job description

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

• access_time 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
• account_circle Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
• free_breakfast Canteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe
• directions_car Free covered parking
• tram Good public transport connections
• monetization_on Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers, etc.)
• chat Language Training Programmes
• people 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

• check Monitoring vacuum systems: you ensure that our coating systems run reliably and produce the required thin films
• check 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
• check Performing system acceptances: you document internal tests (IAT) and accompany the final customer acceptance (FAT), usually directly on site at our customers' facilities
• check Advising customers and colleagues: you share your know-how, train the service team and support customers with technical questions
• check Further developing systems: you test new components, contribute ideas and actively support documentation and process optimisation

What you should bring

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