Development Engineer - Automation and Control
Description du poste
Overview
In this role you will define and implement automation for R&D test rigs and laboratory systems, developing data acquisition and control functions for gas sensing and control tech. You will create advanced control algorithms to optimize high-performance gas systems and document DoE experiments clearly. You’ll collaborate across VAT’s R&D teams and with external partners, with occasional on-site customer support. This opportunity lets you influence predictive maintenance and performance in semiconductor manufacturing through smart, connected vacuum components.
Verantwortungsbereiche- Concept definition and implementation of automation systems for R&D test rigs and laboratory systems
- Develop data acquisition and experiment automation functions for gas sensing and control technology
- Develop advanced control algorithms for high-performance gas control systems
- Plan, execute and document DoE experiments with organized results
- Collaborate across cross-functional VAT R&D teams and external partners
- Provide occasional on-site support for newly developed applications/products at customer sites
- Engineering Degree (MSc or PhD) in mechanical or electrical engineering, control engineering, mechatronics or similar
- Strong knowledge of control theory and industrial automation
- 3+ years of experience in designing and building automated testing setups
- Experience with PLC programming (Beckhoff, Siemens or similar)
- Experience with industrial communication protocols
- Programming skills in Matlab/Simulink or Python
- Experience in vacuum technology/semiconductors is beneficial
- System engineering knowledge is beneficial
- Hands-on, systematic approach, creative problem solver with team spirit
- Hands-on
- team spirit
- creative thinking
- PLC programming (Beckhoff, Siemens)
- Industrial communication protocols
- Matlab/Simulink
