Scientist (m/w/d)

Your Responsibilities:

• Propose and drive R&D projects for future development of the IonTamer™ instrument
• Design and perform experiments and carry out literature research to answer research questions
• Analyse, interpret and summarize experimental outcomes; recommend a course of action
• Provide expertise on the scientific aspects of time-of-flight mass spectrometry
• Lead the final commissioning and characterization of newly assembled instruments, including defining acceptance criteria and performance specifications
• Develop and refine characterization methods for key performance parameters
• Design and implement automated measurement routines to improve repeatability, reproducibility, and data quality
• Perform root-cause analysis and troubleshooting of instrument performance issues, in collaboration with engineering and production
• Document results in technical reports and specifications, and contribute to continuous improvement of the instruments

Your Profile

• A PhD in a relevant technical field, alternatively a Master's degree with 3+ years of industry experience
• In-depth knowledge of metrology techniques, preferably (time-of-flight) mass spectrometry
• Knowledge of scientific data analysis and visualization in Python, including measurement uncertainty analysis
• Hands-on experimental skills and experience working directly with complex instrumentation
• Familiarity with sub-components such as ion sources, ion detectors and signal acquisition electronics is an advantage
• Experience with vacuum systems and sample gas handling is an advantage
• Familiarity with the semiconductor industry or plasma/dry etch processes is an advantage
• Fluent in English (written and spoken), German proficiency is a plus

Spacetek is headquartered in Gümligen (a suburb of Bern) and has a branch office in Taiwan, with a team of 40+ employees. This position is based at the headquarters in Gümligen (Bern). Start date to be agreed upon.