Application & Process Engineering
Process Development Engineer Thin Films (PVD / Plasma / Vacuum Coating)
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
- beach_access 5 weeks holiday
- access_time 42-hour work week with flexitime and home office options
- desktop_mac State-of-the-art workplaces
- account_circle Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
- free_breakfast Canteen and self-catering options at our Layers Cafe
- directions_car Free covered parking
- tram Good public transport connections
- monetization_on Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness center memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers, etc.)
- chat Language Training Programmes
- people 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 design processes in the PVD and plasma environment from the ground up – from initial experiments to stable application. You 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
- check Develop processes: you design and optimize thin-film processes (e.g. PVD, sputtering, plasma), including layer stacks, targets, and process parameters
- check Work hands-on: you operate coating equipment and pilot setups, performing experiments independently
- check Drive innovation: you lead development projects from feasibility studies through process validation
- check Ensure performance: you analyze process stability, uniformity, and material properties and translate them into robust, repeatable processes
- check Collaborate closely: you work with customers, partners, and internal hardware and engineering teams
What you should bring
- check Educational background: you hold a Master’s or PhD in materials science, physics, or a related field
- check Experience: you are experienced in thin-film or vacuum process development (e.g. semiconductor, optics, coating)
- check Methods expertise: you apply Design of Experiments (DoE) with confidence and work data-driven
- check Technical knowledge: you understand thin-film physics, plasma behavior, and material interactions
- check Working style: you are hands-on, analytical, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Start Your Journey
Is it a match?
For further information please contact
Veronique Dölger | Recruiting | hr.eag@evatecnet.com