Development Engineer Drives and Actuators

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide.  The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan. 

YOUR CHALLENGES

In order to develop advanced mechatronics products, we are looking to bolster our competences in the domain of control of electrical machines and drives.

In addition your responsibilities are:

• Modeling and simulation of electrical machines and drives with Matlab/Simulink
• Synthesis of real-time controllers for electrical machines
• Development of state-observers for advanced features
• Exporting developed algorithms to microcontroller programming in C
• Testing and validation of the controlled systems
• Cooperate with cross-functional team of experts within VAT R&D organization and hubs (in Haag, Mendrisio and Zurich)

YOUR COMPETENCES

• Engineering Degree (MSc) in mechatronics engineering, electronics or similar (PhD in mechatronics or electrical drives is advantageous)
• Solid (5+ years) track record in controlling of electrical drives and actuators
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink is a must
• Good knowledge of laboratory equipment is mandatory
• Experience with programming microcontrollers in C is beneficial
• Experience in system control and observation, as well as system identification, is highly beneficial
• Capability of designing electromagnetic actuators and performing FEMs is beneficial
• Knowledge in design and understanding of motor hardware platforms is highly appreciated
• Hands-on, systematic approach, creative thinker with problem-solving skills and a team player

Interested? We look forward to your online application.

You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. We offer flexible options for hybrid working models. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.