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ALD Process Engineer

Workload

80-100%

Start

Feb – Apr 2025

Contract

Indefinite

Location

Spiez, CH

Salary

CHF 80’000 –

CHF 90’000

Language

English (Advanced)

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About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and analytical Process Engineer with expertise in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) to join our innovative team. This role is pivotal in optimizing and developing ALD processes for our cutting-edge thin film deposition equipment, contributing to the design team, and engaging in projects with partners . You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, electronics specialists, R&D and sales teams, to push the boundaries of material science and thin-film technology.
In addition to your technical responsibilities, you will engage with customers and stakeholders to tailor solutions for specific applications, ensuring our systems meet and exceed expectations in both research and industrial settings.

Skills You Need to Bring

• Educational Background: PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, physics, or a related field with a strong focus on ALD.

• Process Development: Proven ability to develop, optimize, and troubleshoot ALD processes.
• Experimental Proficiency: Hands-on experience with experimental setup, data analysis, and statistical methods.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work across disciplines with engineers, researchers, and production teams.
• Customer Engagement: Aptitude for understanding customer needs and translating them into actionable technical solutions.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify challenges and implement practical, innovative solutions.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional precision in process development, documentation, and reporting.
• Team Collaboration: Willingness and ability to work closely and respectfully with other team members, including cross-functional collaboration with different departments.
• Openness to Learning: A willingness to broaden your knowledge base and skill set, as well as to take and apply constructive feedback.
• Initiative: A proactive attitude to take on responsibilities and challenges, seek out learning opportunities, and strive to improve processes or technologies in the organisation.
• Communication Skills: Advanced proficiency in English (written and spoken) for clear, concise communication with teams, clients, and external partners. Knowledge of German or French is a plus.

Nice to Haves

• Thin Film Expertise: Familiarity with Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) or Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).

• Vacuum Systems: Experience with vacuum systems and their integration into deposition processes.

• Data Analysis Tools: Proficiency in tools like MATLAB, Python, or similar for process data analysis.

• Prototyping: Knowledge of rapid prototyping and material characterization techniques.

• Industry Experience: 2–5 years in process engineering, or experience in  industrial projects with a strong focus on ALD or similar thin-film technologies.

What You Will Achieve

First 3 Months: Learn the Foundations

• • Onboarding & Familiarization: Gain a deep understanding of our equipment and its applications, with a focus on ALD technology.
• • Hands-On Training: Work with our engineering team to understand process parameters and equipment functionality.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build relationships with key team members across R&D, design, sales, and external partners.

First 6 Months: Take Charge

• • Customer-Specific Solutions: Lead efforts to adapt ALD processes to meet client-specific requirements. Work directly with clients and partners  to co-develop tailored solutions that integrate process and hardware design
• • Process Optimization: Fine-tune ALD processes to improve deposition uniformity, throughput, and material properties for various applications and projects 
• • Experimental Design and Validation: Develop and execute experiments to validate new materials and process parameters, ensuring reproducibility and scalability.
• • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create detailed process guidelines, training materials, and best practices.
• • Customization: Design and prototype upgrades or adaptations for ALD systems to meet unique customer requirements.

First Year: Drive Projects

• • Innovation & R&D: Contribute to R&D projects, exploring new materials, methods, and system enhancements.
• • Process Integration: Collaborate with the design and production teams to ensure seamless integration of processes into manufacturing workflows.
• • System Expertise: Become the go-to expert for ALD system design, functionality, and troubleshooting.
• • Innovation Leadership: Introduce and implement system-level improvements that enhance performance, reliability, and ease of use

Beyond: Broaden Your Skill Set

• • • Leadership in Innovation: Drive process innovations that position us as a leader in ALD technology.
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• • Strategic Influence: Play an active role in shaping the strategic direction of our product offerings through process insights.

• • Continuous Learning: Stay at the cutting edge of materials science, advanced technologies, and leadership skills to enhance your contributions.

Recruiting Team for you

Bryan Dousse

Lead Recruiter

1. As you explore opportunities with our company, you’ll get to know Bryan, who plays a key role in our product development team. He is responsible for ensuring our products continue to innovate and improve, and he carefully selects candidates who align with our vision. If you join us, he’ll be your go-to person, guiding you through our products, infrastructure, and design philosophies to ensure a smooth transition into the team. 

Rami Al Karkafi

Recruiter

1. Rami evaluates candidates’ CAD proficiency, especially with Inventor, and assesses their skills in 3D modeling, parametric design, and creating accurate 2D drawings for manufacturing. He, along with the rest of the team, will support you as you adapt to our workflows and integrate into ongoing projects. We encourage open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning—so don’t hesitate to ask questions, exchange ideas, and bring your creativity to the table.

Gabriela Sanchez

Recruiting Manager

1. Gaby ensures that candidates align with our company values and culture, focusing on adaptability, collaboration, and a proactive mindset. Beyond recruitment, she plays a key role in onboarding, overseeing your smooth integration into our workflows and guiding you from understanding our operational environment to making meaningful contributions.
2. Alongside the rest of the team, she will support you in getting up to speed, fostering a welcoming and productive atmosphere.

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