Internship

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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. 

Development and verification of advanced motion control algorithms for ultra-fast motion

Are you looking for an opportunity to write your thesis in an industrial environment or obtain valuable industry experience, during or after your technical education? Here is one of many interesting topics we have on offer. We are also very open to your own ideas in order to create a matching opportunity for you at VAT.

Innovation has always been the driving force at VAT since the company was founded over 50 years ago. This has made us the world leader in vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology. This pioneering spirit motivates us daily to meet our customers’ requirements with enthusiasm. Together with our employees we stand for passion, innovation and quality. VAT is headquartered in Haag (Switzerland) and employs approximately 2 000 people worldwide. It has production centers in Haag (Switzerland), Penang (Malaysia) and Arad (Romania) as well as a production facility in Xinwu (Taiwan). With our customers mainly being situated in the United States and Asia, this provides a great opportunity to start an international career.

What you will explore:

The very demanding production processes in the semiconductor industry require precisely regulated process conditions in the vacuum chamber to ensure a consistent quality of the semiconductor products (i.e. microchips). The goal of this work is to build up a test environment to simulate and verify new actuator control algorithms used in products/tools for the semiconductor industry. 

Possible work packages are:

• Implementation of developed algorithms with Matlab & Simulink
• Testing and verification of novel control algorithms on the test set up
• Performance verification of developed control algorithms and comparison the with existing solution
• Transfer the developed algorithms from the development controller to an industrial solution

What you will need:

• Theoretical Background in mechanical, electrical engineering or similar
• Programming skills in C
• Programming skills in Matlab & Simulink
• Skills & Knowledge in electrical motor control 

Skills & Knowledge in system modelling

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 you challenging, rewarding and multi-faceted management position in an international environment and a dynamic and successful company. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.