R&D Scientist (m/f/d)

Job Description

• Develop and improve capacitive diaphragma gauges (CDGs)

• Contribute to and lead technology studies and R&D development projects

• Provide technical expertise and application support within the organization

• Monitor patents and technological developments

• Design and conduct verification and validation tests

• Support product lifecycle management and controlled product changes

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including electronics, production, and product management

• Participate in conferences, workshops, and panel discussions to represent INFICON and exchange knowledge with the scientific community

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a related field

• Strong understanding of thermal physics or gas dynamics

• Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB)

• Fluent in English and German

• Experience with experimental work and laboratory testing

• Knowledge of vacuum technology is an advantage

• Hands-on mentality and structured working style

• Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams

• Enjoy working with international colleagues

• Willingness to travel worldwide

Additional Information

INFICON offers a dynamic working environment that promotes diversity, equality and inclusion. Our appreciative, innovative and vibrant corporate culture can be felt in everything we do and how we do it.

What you will find with us?

• Smart and friendly colleagues who value team spirit, a positive attitude and reliability, and who never miss out on the fun.
• Room for bold ideas and creative collaboration
• Flexible working hours
• Competitive salary, good social benefits, plus profit sharing
• Opportunities for further training and development
• Joint celebration of successes (and mistakes!... they are invaluable for our continuous development)
• Regular employee events (summer party, ski day, Christmas party, TeamDays)

Take your next career step with us!

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