R&D Scientist (m/f/d)

Company Description

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

Job Description

• Develop and improve Pirani vacuum gauges
• 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
• Perform multiphysics simulations (e.g., COMSOL) to understand and optimize sensor behavior
• 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
• Meet with customers to understand application needs and discuss solutions with a customer-centric focus
• Participate in conferences, workshops, and panel discussions to represent INFICON and exchange knowledge with the scientific community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a related field
• Knowledge of vacuum technology is required
• Strong understanding of thermal physics or gas dynamics
• Experience with multiphysics simulation tools (e.g., COMSOL)
• Experience with experimental work and laboratory testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, MATLAB) is a plus
• Fluent in English and German
• Curiosity for understanding physical mechanisms in real-world devices
• 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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