As a member of the High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) team, we're looking for a methodical, problem-solving Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) Process Engineer to define optimal PVD processes and ensure the high-performance, reliable operation of PVD equipment for prototyping — and ultimately mass-producing — the widest HTS tapes in on Earth.

Your main responsibilities:

• Operate, commission, troubleshoot, and calibrate PVD process deposition systems, including Magnetron Sputtering and Ion Beam Assisted Deposition (IBAD)
• Design and execute experiments to optimize PVD processes for uniform epitaxial growth of high-performance HTS films
• Write and maintain the operation guide for PVD processes
• Provide process expertise to support the design and development of PVD machines (Magnetron Sputtering and IBAD)
• Recommend machine and/or process improvements to other engineers based on experimental results
• Collaborate with the characterization team to implement methods for seed layer evaluation and to optimize and stabilize thin film deposition parameters
• Manufacture and continuously improve HTS films in close collaboration with the rest of the HTS team

Requirements

*Education and professional experience

• PhD or Master’s degree + equivalent experience in materials science, physics, or chemical engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of working experience in PVD processes and/or in the development of new PVD machines, for instance from the semiconductor industry, industrial or optical coatings, photovoltaic and space industry.

*Language requirements

• Fluent in English (C1)
• Knowledge (B1 or higher) of French is a plus.

*Technical competencies

• In-depth knowledge in thin film deposition and/or nanofabrication
• Detailed knowledge of PVD equipment
• Basics knowledges on automation and process monitoring
• Knowledge of CAD (Solid Works or Inventor)
• Coding experience in Python, Matlab or other programming language is a plus

What we offer

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