Application & Process Engineering

Process Development Engineer Thin Films (PVD / Plasma / Vacuum Coating)

Location: Switzerland

Business: On-Site

Schedule: Full-Time (100%)

About Evatec

Welcome to the "Thin Film Powerhouse"!

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.

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What You Can Expect From Us

• 5 weeks holiday
• 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
• State-of-the-art workplaces
• 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

Do you want to go beyond understanding thin-film processes and actively develop and improve them? As a Process Development Engineer, you will design processes in the PVD and plasma environment from the ground up—starting from initial experiments to achieving stable applications. You will work hands-on with advanced coating systems and bring new material systems into reality while shaping the next generation of coating technologies in a strong R&D environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design and optimize thin-film processes (e.g., PVD, sputtering, plasma), including layer stacks, targets, and process parameters.
• Operate coating equipment and pilot setups, performing experiments independently.
• Lead development projects from feasibility studies through process validation.
• Analyze process stability, uniformity, and material properties, and translate them into robust, repeatable processes.
• Collaborate closely with customers, partners, and internal hardware and engineering teams.

What You Should Bring

• You hold a Master's or PhD in materials science, physics, or a related field.
• You have experience in thin-film or vacuum process development (e.g., semiconductor, optics, coating).
• You apply Design of Experiments (DoE) with confidence and work data-driven.
• You possess an understanding of thin-film physics, plasma behavior, and material interactions.
• You are hands-on, analytical, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Start Your Journey

Apply online using the form below. Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.

Is It a Match?

For further information please contact

Veronique Dölger | Recruiting | hr.eag@evatecnet.com

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