Job Title
Development Engineer - Automation and Control
About Us
VAT has stood for innovation, efficiency, and ambition over 50 years.
We are the leading international developer, manufacturer, and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology.
Our headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), with production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania, and Taiwan.
Your Challenges
The manufacturing of a high-end microchip requires over 1000 production steps.
Vacuum valves and gas flow control devices are critical components as they impact process performance.
Smart, connected vacuum components are required to enable predictive maintenance, increase performance, and productivity in semiconductor manufacturing fabs.
We are looking for an experienced engineer with passion for automation and control systems to develop and test the required control technology.
Your Responsibilities
* Design and build automated test benches for process control using VAT's gas flow control technology.
* Develop advanced control algorithms for fast and efficient gas pressure control.
* Develop, perform, and document experiments including results in an organized and structured way.
* Cooperate among cross-functional teams of experts within VAT R&D organization and external technology partners.
* Occasional on-site support of newly developed applications/products at customer sites.
Your Competencies
* Engineering Degree (MSc or PhD) in mechanical or electrical engineering, control engineering, mechatronics, or similar.
* Strong skills and knowledge in control system theory and automation.
* 3+ years of industry experience in design and implementation of semi or fully automated testing setups.
* Experience with PLC programming, e.g. Beckhoff, Siemens, or similar automation software.
* Programming skills in Matlab Simulink or Python.
* Work experience in vacuum technology/semiconductors beneficial.
* Hands-on, systematic approach, creative thinker with problem-solving skills and team spirit.