PVD Thin-Film Coating Engineer (Onsite)

CERN

Genf

On-site

CHF 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

CERN's ORIGIN programme seeks a Technical Engineer in the surface coating and chemistry team to contribute to thin-film production for the accelerator complex. Training on coating setups and instrumentation will be provided.

You will operate PVD sputtering setups, measure film thickness with XRF, validate NEG coatings, and prepare technical documentation. The role requires vacuum tech experience and a willingness to learn French, with full onsite presence in Geneva.

Qualifications

Experience in vacuum technology and vacuum instrumentation.
Experience in materials for vacuum.
Basic knowledge in materials properties and characterisation.
Practical experience in thin films coating is advantageous.
Familiarity with surface treatments and their execution is advantageous.
Studies focused on Vacuum and Material Sciences.

Responsibilities

Operate PVD coating setups (sputtering) including assembly, vacuum pumping, bakeout, deposition processing and disassembly.
Measure thickness and composition of thin films using an XRF spectrometer.
Perform validation and QC of Non-Evaporable Getter coatings.
Prepare technical documentation, reports and procedures.
Contribute to design, procurement and assembly of tooling for coating setups.