Process Development Engineer / Process Development Engineeress

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.

Make an Impact

• Embrace a Culture of Ownership and Decision Making
• Grow through Development and Training Opportunities
• Thrive in a Multicultural, Global Business Environment

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 Programs
• Company and team events to foster spirit

Job Description

Are you ready 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 - from initial experiments to stable application. You will work hands-on with advanced coating systems and bring new material systems to reality while shaping the next generation of coating technologies in a strong R&D environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develop processes: design and optimize thin-film processes (e.g. PVD, sputtering, plasma), including layer stacks, targets, and process parameters.
• Work hands-on: operate coating equipment and pilot setups, performing experiments independently.
• Drive innovation: lead development projects from feasibility studies through process validation.
• Ensure performance: analyze process stability, uniformity, and material properties and translate them into robust, repeatable processes.
• Collaborate closely: work with customers, partners, and internal hardware and engineering teams.

What You Should Bring

• Educational background: Master's or PhD in materials science, physics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in thin-film or vacuum process development (e.g. semiconductor, optics, coating).
• Methods expertise: confident in applying Design of Experiments (DoE) and working data-driven.
• Technical knowledge: understanding of thin-film physics, plasma behavior, and material interactions.
• Work authorization: valid Swiss work permit or existing authorization to work in Switzerland.

Start Your Journey

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

For Further Information

For any inquiries, please feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!