Lab Engineer - Vacuum Valve Testing & Reliability

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Haag; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Vakuumventile AG in Haag, Switzerland, is seeking a Lab Engineer for the Control Valve R&D team to develop, execute and improve testing activities for vacuum control valves used in semiconductor applications.

You will perform lifetime, endurance and reliability tests, analyze data, troubleshoot failures, and document results while collaborating with R&D, mechanical, electrical, quality and product management teams to advance product development.

Qualifications

• Experience in product testing, validation, reliability testing or a technical laboratory environment.
• Advanced understanding of control valve technology and closed-loop control systems.
• Strong knowledge of electric motors, servo drives, actuators and motion control systems.
• Familiarity with measurement equipment, sensors, data acquisition systems and automated test systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifetime, endurance and reliability testing of vacuum control valves for semiconductor applications.
• Conduct functional, verification and validation testing of valve assemblies and subsystems against engineering specifications, internal standards, and customer and industry requirements.
• Develop, implement and optimize test procedures to support R&D projects and product qualification.
• Analyze test data to evaluate valve performance, reliability and durability, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate product failures and determine root causes through systematic troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Collaborate with R&D, mechanical and electrical engineering, quality and product management to support product development and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports, technical documentation and presentations, communicating findings to cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and improve laboratory equipment, test benches and measurement systems to ensure reliable and efficient testing.

Job description

VAT Vakuumventile AG in Haag, Switzerland, is seeking a Lab Engineer for the Control Valve R&D team to develop, execute and improve testing activities for vacuum control valves used in semiconductor applications.

You will perform lifetime, endurance and reliability tests, analyze data, troubleshoot failures, and document results while collaborating with R&D, mechanical, electrical, quality and product management teams to advance product development.