ALD Scientist (m/f/d)

Location: 

Alzenau, BY, DE, 63755

Work Site:  Onsite
Duration:  Permanent / Unlimited
Date:  Nov 12, 2025

Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.​ Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

Summary

In the role of Scientist (m/f/d) CVD/ALD, you can demonstrate your creativity in the development of new thin film coating processes in an innovative environment. To be successful in this position, you need to be able to work in a team and be committed. Apply now and become part of our team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop novel ALD coating processes for optics and photonics applications
  • Initiate and contribute to the design and specification of new coating equipment
  • Demonstrate ALD machine capabilities through targeted demo coatings for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders
  • Author technical publications and present development results at conferences or symposia
  • Support Sales in the market introduction of new coating products and solutions
  • Plan and execute R&D projects, public funding projects, and external collaborations—from application through completion, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance

Qualifications

  • PhD (or equivalent) in technical or natural Sciences, preferably in Chemistry
  • Severals years of working experience in plasma enhanced ALD and CVD
  • Expertise in the operation of ALD / CVD reactors
  • Ideally knowledge in the design and deposition of complex interference filters
  • Business fluent English, German language skills are of advantage
  • An independent way of working as well as willingness to travel worldwide

At Bühler we are not only offering working opportunities and international exchange of like-minded professionals. We are more than just a global company. Our value proposition to transform the way companies feed and move the world, is driving positive change in the industries in which we operate globally. Become a part of a dynamic environment that combines your drive for innovation with a world ​of possibilities.​ Joining us means embracing a shared purpose of creating innovations for a better world while becoming part of a company that is dedicated to your success.

As a global organization, we embrace the diversity of our global workforce. At Bühler, you will collaborate with professionals from around the world, each bringing in a unique perspective to the table. It is a business priority for us to harness the diversity of our global workforce and include them in their uniqueness to create a culture of belonging guided by our TOP values – Trust, Ownership and Passion. Embark on a journey that combines the excitement of global collaboration with the reassurance of a welcoming workplace.

Let’s create impact together!