Internship/bachelor/master thesis on Surface optimization and qualification
Haag, St. Gallen, CH
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.
To support our hardware and software team we are looking for a dedicated and versatile personality in the role as:
Internship / Bachelor & Master Thesis on Surface optimization and qualification
If you are still student or recently graduated willing to change the world with your innovative solutions you are in the correct place.
High purity components are essential to build the next generation semiconductor production tools. The current valve solution for gas management face limitations in stainless steel/elastomer surface roughnesses and qualification methods. To increase our product portfolio we are looking for an innovative student with excellent mechanical / machining / simulation skills. Interest for electro polishing is a plus. Task includes research and current world problems. We need to be flexible and adapt to the changes and come up with a new idea in a short time. Goal of the work is to evaluate the status of the surface polishing of the product, decide on the correct manufacturing method, and evaluate qualification methods and prototype building. Your responsibility will cover the whole innovation process starting with the collection of ideas together with our R&D team, define and evaluate concepts, build a prototype and finally test the pressure control performance of the newly designed valve.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
- Team spirit
- Great communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
- Drive force
- Knowledge of material science and/or chemical processing and/or mechanical engineering
- Experience with design and/or manufacturing and/or qualification but not limited to that and willing to learn more
Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your written application at: c.atac@vat.ch
You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome.