Automation Engineer

Are you passionate about industrial automation and excited by designing the software that powers some of the world's most advanced

Spatial ALD equipment? At Beneq, a global leader in Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), we're looking for an Automation Engineer to

join our Advanced ALD Business Unit, supporting the Spatial ALD Product Team. You will develop the automation and HMI software

behind Beneq's next-generation ALD systems, working closely with mechanical, electrical, process and product engineering teams to

deliver reliable, high-performance automation solutions for customers around the world. In this role, you'll contribute throughout

the equipment lifecycle - from software design and simulation to testing, commissioning and continuous product development -

helping shape the future of advanced Spatial ALD technology.

As an Automation Engineer, you will design, develop and maintain the automation software that controls Beneq's advanced Spatial

ALD equipment. You will play a key role within the Spatial ALD Product Team, delivering automation solutions for some of the

company's most advanced and innovative ALD platforms. In addition to project deliveries, your work will support the continuous

development and maintenance of the current automation systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to

translate customer and product requirements into robust automation solutions, participate in laboratory testing and global

customer commissioning if required.

• Design, develop and maintain software solutions that meet high safety and reliability standards for Beneq ALD equipment and

integrated machine systems.

• Knowledge of PLC software development. Preferably of Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 PLC software, or Codesys environments and experience

with IEC 61131-3 structured text. Other PLC software knowledge is also regarded as relevant if familiar with structured text

coding.

At Beneq, you'll work on some of the world's most advanced Spatial ALD equipment used by leading industrial and technology

companies worldwide. You'll become part of a highly skilled international engineering team where innovation, collaboration and

continuous learning are valued. Our Automation Engineers have real ownership of product development and work with modern

automation technologies while contributing directly to the success of customer projects. We offer a flexible working environment,

excellent employee benefits, opportunities for international travel, and the chance to grow your technical expertise while

developing some of the world's most advanced ALD equipment.

If you’re excited about joining our Spatial ALD team in Espoo, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application,

including your CV, via our recruitment portal by August 30, 2026. Interviews may begin during the application period.

For more information about the role, feel free to contact Achilleas Achilleos, Head of Product Line, Spatial ALD +358 45 1090329

August 7th at 10:30–11:30am EEST or August 14th at 10:30–11:30am EEST or August 21st at 10:30-11:30am EEST

Beneq is the home of atomic layer deposition. Our mission is to be dedicated to the success of the More-than-Moore device makers

by delivering best in class, innovative, and flexible ALD equipment and service solutions. In 1984, we established the world’s

first industrial production using ALD. Today, we lead the market with products for semiconductor device fabrication, R&D, and

varied ALD solutions. We operate globally and employ 170+ people on three continents. We are a unique employer that combines the

hands-on, dynamic mindset of a fast-growth startup with the solid funding and resources of a larger enterprise. Beneq’s team of

engineers and experts are committed to delivering world class ALD solutions and enabling technology mega trends through advanced

solutions. Beneq is headquartered in Finland with legal entities in the USA and Japan.