VAT Vakuumventile AG

Are you looking for an opportunity to write your thesis in an industrial environment or obtain valuable industry experience, during or after your technical education? Here is one of many interesting topics we have on offer. Responsibilities: Fueled by the ever-growing demand for computational power, the leading-edge technology nodes (≤ 5 nm) require process control at the atomic scale. At VAT, we are developing next generation vacuum solutions to meet the requirements for a new class of manufacturing processes. As a research & development intern in Haag, SG, you will get the opportunity to work on real-life industrial challenges. You will support the overall operation of R&D engineers through your involvement in daily activities and current projects. The hands-on laboratory activities will be performed on state of the art vacuum chambers, in the clean room environment of our newly built Innovation Center. Your tasks will include: Development and execution of sensor characterization procedures Planning, execution and evaluation of experiments (Python) Presentations and discussion of your progress in team meetings Qualifications: Master Student in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or a similar field Fast learner with independent work style, team player with excellent soft skills Passion for cutting-edge technology What we offer: Practical experience in the semiconductor industry Insight in the R&D of the leading technology for high-end vacuum components Supervision and support by experts in the related topics

Lead Business Consultant Finance Responsibilities: As a Lead Consultant for Finance within the Design Authority framework, you will play a key role in ensuring cross-functional alignment, best practices, and strategic oversight across projects. You will be responsible for harmonizing design decisions between multiple consultants, teams, and projects while maintaining a high standard of solution design. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the ERP Solution Architect to ensure architectural consistency and adherence to strategic IT guidelines. Finance-Specific Responsibilities Lead solution delivery for Finance processes based on D365 modules, covering: Cost accounting/calculation Accounts Payable Accounts Receivable Inventory Management General Ledger Cost Management Fixed Assets (Books, Depreciation) Production control Project Management & Accounting Act as the primary owner and project lead for Finance-related ERP implementations & related ecosystem Analyze business needs and develop solution concepts Design, configure, and document ERP solutions Provide detailed requirements for the development team Design Authority Responsibilities Provide oversight and ensure solutions with the Finance area align, avoiding siloed approaches Ensure modifications to shared functionalities are evaluated holistically to avoid conflicting changes Establish and enforce best practices, including clear documentation, intuitive configurations, and optimized parameter settings Challenge business requirements to ensure cost-effective and value-driven solutions Harmonize design across multiple consultants, teams, and projects to enhance consistency and efficiency Work closely with the ERP Solution Architect to ensure: Alignment with Microsoft’s roadmap and strategic ERP direction Architectural consistency across process areas and technical solutions Risk assessment for system-critical modifications Data migration strategies align with the overall system architecture Identification and resolution of conflicts with other processes, modifications, or upcoming Microsoft updates Qualifications: Extensive experience (min. 5 years) as a Microsoft D365 ERP IT Consultant with a focus on Finance Proven track record (min. 3 years) in managing international projects Basic knowledge of Power BI and embedded BI solutions Agile mindset and ability to work independently Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically under pressure Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels Strong project planning and coordination capabilities Leadership skills, including the ability to mentor consultants and drive best practices across teams Fluent in English (mandatory); German (nice to have)

Kreditorenbuchhalte (m/w/d) - Teilzeit (50%) Ihr neues Aufgabengebiet Unterstützung im Kreditorenmanagement Mitarbeit bei der Führung der Kreditorenbuchhaltung in MS Dynamics D365 Kontrolle (inkl. MWST) und Verbuchung der visierten Kreditorenrechnungen aus dem elektronischen Freigabeworkflow BLP Mitarbeit bei der Erfassung von Kreditorenrechnungen Überwachung des vollständigen Rücklaufs der Kreditorenrechnungen Ansprechperson im Falle von Abklärungen/Differenzbereinigungen und externen Anfragen Weiterentwicklung der bestehenden Prozesse und deren Dokumentation Stammdatenpflege Ihre Fähigkeiten und Talente Kaufmännische Grundausbildung Berufserfahrung in der Kreditorenbuchhaltung eines Industriebetriebes Gute MS-Office und idealerweise auch MS Dynamics D365 Kenntnisse Exakte, speditive, gut organisierte und zuverlässige Arbeitsweise Hoher Einsatzwille und Lernbereitschaft für neue Aufgabengebiete Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift Selbständige Arbeitsweise und hohe Teambereitschaft

Product Manager We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland, invite a both talented and visionar Senior Product Manager to join our SSG (Semiconductor Solutions Group ) - one of our most valued Department. This particular Senior Product Manager role is created for our DL ( Display Light ) Unit within the SSG . Partner side by side with our Senior Product Managers and the supporting team, possessing deep expertise in the Semiconductor industry and having full responsibility for a dedicated product portfolio is the kind of vibe and experience we’re into for our future colleague. We also highly value the extended experience in working with leading clients and building strong, influential relationships. What We OFFER Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation. Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds. Enjoy an exceptional working environment with great amenities at our VAT Group offices in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen. Receive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contributions YOUR CHALLENGES Partner closely with sales teams and key OEM customers to tackle technical and operational challenges, ensuring smooth collaboration and delivering solutions that drive customer success. Shape the future of semiconductor products by analyzing market trends and OEM roadmaps, leading innovation, customization, and value engineering projects that make a real impact. Take ownership of account profitability and product performance, identifying opportunities to optimize costs, grow business, and maximize value across the product lifecycle. Lead global, cross-functional initiatives to implement corporate strategies, uphold technical excellence, and maintain top-tier documentation and compliance standards. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to elevate product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, leaving a lasting mark on both the market and your career. YOUR COMPETENCIES You're a technical products enthusiast, keen and curious on "How It's Made", with a strong desire to know and own everything that is product related. Extended experience with DL ( Display Light ) technology. Proven experience in product and account management with success in B2B semiconductor sales and customer relationships. Strong track record managing international customers and complex technology projects in global environments. Excellent strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into impactful business strategies. Outstanding communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels. Master’s degree in sciences, engineering, or a related field ( specialization in semiconductor engineering is highly preferred, but not mandatory ). Fluent in English (German proficiency is highly preferred but not mandatory ).

Strategic Sourcing Manager Purpose of the role: Acting as a business partner to key stakeholders in business (Business Units, Engineering, etc.) and Operations (Supply Chain Operations, Supplier Quality, Production, Materials Management, etc.). The Strategic Sourcing Manager shall sustain the Global Category Management Operating Model and provide the supply capability and capacity at best cost to support the company’s future business needs and protection of brand value. Responsibilities: Management of own material categories (capacity, knowledge management, performance). Focus is on Elastomer, Rubber and Plastics Accountable for contributing to the global Direct Material & Supply Base Performance (QCD) Representing own direct material categories within the VAT organization Accountable for the category specific achievement of the objectives of cost optimization, supply base optimization, geographic sourcing footprint and Best Cost Country Sourcing Providing forward-looking guidance on trends, threats and opportunities in own categories (eg. raw materials etc.) Active contribution to the bottom-up alignment of the Direct Materials Category Team with the defined / set company objectives Interface to BU / Engineering for Strategic Sourcing activities along with the PDP process Act as a change agent regarding main stakeholders Perform the development of category sourcing strategies applying and complying with defined methods and tools Active supplier relationship management of the global supply base within its own category perimeter in alignment with the category teams in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania Qualifications: A further education in Procurement or equivalent; ideally a Master’s degree or similar Preferably 4-8 years of in-depth strategic sourcing experience with a solid working knowledge of global category management direct materials Preferably strong experience on the electronic sourcing market dealing with EMS suppliers as well as components Demonstrated work experience on category specific production techniques and processes Working experience within a global complex organization; an understanding of cross-functional & cross cultural change management is essential Strong contract negotiation skills, ideally with practice in global industrial manufacturing companies Experience with Power BI or similar data analytics tools preferable Solid people and change management skills, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional project leadership skills, strong analytical skills and ability to focus on the essential facts, able to get results through others, able to multi-task, ability to work under pressure Fluent in English and good level of German desirable

Internship Objectives: Application of AI & ML and advanced analytics on our Cloud foundation for optimizing supply chain processes Developing the required data pipeline and foundation for a data backbone on our cloud infrastructure Showing business benefit by achieving a sustainable improvement in SC KPIs Responsibilities : Carry out literature review and identify best practices in the use of ML, analytics and cloud technologies in inventory management, demand and capacity planning and SC optimization Understand, extract, clean and structure the relevant business, SC and market big data Learn & master the cloud apps and codes relevant to the project Develop and integrate pipelines, algorithms and structure needed for the project Benchmark and evaluate the results Help integrating the new approaches into the processes and show the improvement of KPIs Competencies acquired at the end of the Internship: Hard skills: A strong foundational knowledge and experience in: Cloud technology, Supply chain analytics, ML for business planning and applications, Data pipelines, ML pipelines in cloud, Supply chain data and KPIs Soft skills: Teamwork, Communication, Stakeholder management, Project management, Agile development, Translating business needs to technical solutions Qualifications: MSc or BSc in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Business Administration or similar Good coding skills in Python Knowledge and experience in machine learning (ML) Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferentially Azure) Strong analytical thinking, technical, communication and presentation skills

Product Manager - OEM Account In this role, you drive the service business strategy for key OEM customers, shaping the product portfolio to meet their needs and ensure profitable growth. You own the full product lifecycle from a service perspective and translate market and customer insights into effective, data-driven strategies. Reponsabilities Responsible for the service business in the Global Key Account teams Developing strategies to grow the service business with these OEM customers based on market and competitive intelligence Deriving business plans from the growth strategy and directing market introduction plans Identifying customer technical roadmaps and drive corresponding product development Ensure profitable sales growth by a strong product positioning incl. pricing Internal alignment with Business Unit Semiconductor Solutions Group (SSG) on OEM strategy Monitoring the market to address evolving needs and trends, and defend VAT’s market position Managing sales and profitability targets for the dedicated OEMs Qualifications Bachelor/Master's degree in sciences / engineering or equivalent education Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful record of accomplishment in a commercial position Background or experience in Key Account Management or OEM business of high-tech products beneficial Experience in product management within a high tech international environment, preferably in the vacuum industry or critical component B2B business Experience with challenging negotiations with large customers, especially US-based companies Fluent business English skills in written and spoken Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and know-how to further build our customer’s trust and loyalty Ability to provide fact-driven solutions and to translate the market requirements into growth strategies with related execution plans Strong interpersonal, time management, analytical and communication skills

Development Engineer Sensor Protection Advanced Sensors We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland - Haag, invite a talented and passionate Development Engineer Corrosion Protection to join our innovative development environment. You will be responsible for strengthening our competencies in the field of vacuum sensor protection against corrosive gases and material deposition in semiconductor processes. In this role, you will contribute to accelerating the time-to-market of our advanced sensor products by developing and implementing effective protection concepts and solutions. Through your expertise, you will support the continuous advancement of our sensor technologies and help ensure reliable performance in demanding semiconductor manufacturing environments. WHAT WE OFFER Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, we are a globally leading company in the semiconductor industry A technologically advanced and innovative working environment with Modern Laboratory and testing facilities Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds Experience the latest trends and technologies of the semiconductor business and collaborate with a highend Development Team Transfer your innovative ideas into new products to further strengthen the success of VAT Enjoy an exceptional working environment with great amenities at our VAT Group offices in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen Receive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contributions YOUR CHALLENGES Leading the development of advanced sensor protection concepts and technologies Investigation and testing of different materials, coatings and methods Evaluation and application of accelerated testing procedures and setups Development and characterization of scalable material concepts for new generation, industrial sensor assemblies Collaboration with industrial and academic partners Joining a multi-location R&D organization (Haag, Zürich), some work-related travel is required (max. 20%) YOUR COMPETENCIES MSc or PhD degree in material science, physics, chemistry or related field 5+ years of industry experience on material-related topics Work experience in vacuum technology and/or semiconductor industry Negotiating skills in English and German (fluent in spoken and writing) In-depth understanding of semiconductor processes is beneficial You are used to working independently, proactively and in an organized manner You have a strong ability to work in a team and care about interdisciplinary interface functions

Global Account Project Manager We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Haag - Switzerland, invite a both talented and passionate Project Manager to join our SEMI ( Semiconductors ) Business Unit. We are expanding our Project Management team and want you to help us shape the future of product development at VAT. We offer an interesting, responsible, and diversified position in an international environment. You will lead projects that support the business to reach growth and profitability goals, delivering new, differentiated products promptly to one of our global accounts . At VAT, we believe that our success goes hand in hand with your personal success and development; therefore, we strongly support your individual career aspirations. Innovation has always been the driving force at VAT since the company was founded over 50 years ago. This has made us the world leader in vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology. This pioneering spirit motivates us daily to meet our customers’ requirements with enthusiasm. Together with our employees, we stand for passion, innovation and quality. VAT is headquartered in Haag (Switzerland) and employs approximately 2 000 people worldwide. It has production centers in Haag (Switzerland), Penang (Malaysia) and Arad (Romania) as well as a production facility in Xinwu (Taiwan). With our customers mainly being located in the United States and Asia, this provides a great opportunity to start an international career. WHAT WE OFFER Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, we are a globally leading company in the semiconductor industry A technologically advanced and innovative working environment with Modern Laboratory and testing facilities Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds Enjoy an exceptional working environment with great amenities at our VAT Group offices in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen Receive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contributions YOUR CHALLENGES Lead and manage cross-functional project teams within a matrix organization structure. Translate customer needs into impactful project outcomes that directly contribute to technological advancement. Take an overarching role in coordinating and ensuring transparency across the entire account project portfolio. Create and maintain an innovative working environment that encourages teamwork, learning agility, and individual contributions. Facilitate effective collaboration among team members from different business units and locations, ensuring alignment with the overall goals of the global accounts. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging the team to regularly reflect on their processes and outcomes and implement improvements accordingly. Identify and mitigate risks that may impact the success of the product development process, ensuring that the team is proactive in addressing challenges. YOUR COMPETENCIES Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemistry, Physics, Mechanical or Mechatronics); other degrees will be considered based on experience. An advanced degree is preferred (MSc, PhD, or MBA). Proven experience as a Project Manager with hands-on mentality, preferably in a global matrix organization – while demonstrating strong ownership and high degree of autonomy. Broad entrepreneurial profile with affinity to technical, supply, marketing, and quality topics. Strong adaptive communication skills to structure and influence discussions within the team as well as senior management and customers. Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS365, DevOps, Project Management Software, and demonstrated ability to learn other business software. Fluent in English (spoken and written), knowledge of other languages is an advantage. Willing to travel (approx. 5%). Work experience in vacuum technology / semiconductors beneficial.

Internship - Product Management We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland, invite a both talented and passionate Internship candidate to join our SEMI (Semiconductor ) BU - one of our most valued Business Units. This particular Internship - Product Management role is created for our Advanced Products Unit within the SEMI. You will be supporting a Product Manager in daily business and will get the responsibility for tasks and minor projects. WHAT WE OFFER Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, we are a globally leading company in the semiconductor industry A technologically advanced and innovative working environment with Modern Laboratory and testing facilities Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds Enjoy an exceptional working environment with great amenities at our VAT Group offices in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen Receive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contributions YOUR CHALLENGES Support the Product Manager in daily business activities and ongoing projects Support the Product Manager with marketing strategies, promotional materials, market research, competitive analysis, and product strategy development. Conduct and assess market research focused on niche and specialty markets Support day-to-day Product Management business operations Gain foundational knowledge of vacuum technologies and their market applications YOUR COMPETENCIES Are you a student or recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in Product Management or acquire valuable industry insights during or after your technical or economics studies? Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Marketing, or a related field Interest in product management, technology, and market-driven product development Strong conceptual and analytical skills with a sense for pragmatic solutions Good communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams Fluent in English, with additional languages such as German considered a plus Proactive mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn and contribute ideas

Internship – Advanced Gas Flow Control (100%) We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland, invite a both talented and passionate Internship candidate to join our Corporate R&D BU - one of our most valued Business Units. The manufacturing of a high-end microchip requires over 1000 production steps. Vacuum valves and gas flow control devices are critical components as they are in proximity to the semiconductor wafer and impact the process performance. Semiconductor fabs like Intel, Samsung or TSMC have increasing expectations for productivity and production yield. Technological advancements in the semiconductor industry and scaling to nano-meter structures require a high precision control of process gases during production. You will collaborate with Lab Development Engineers on lab initiatives, with the opportunity to manage your own projects and tasks independently . WHAT WE OFFER Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, we are a globally leading company in the semiconductor industry A technologically advanced and innovative working environment with Modern Laboratory and testing facilities Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds Enjoy an exceptional working environment with great amenities at our VAT Group offices in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen Receive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contributions YOUR CHALLENGES Contribute to the development of high-performance vacuum valves and gas flow control devices critical for semiconductor wafer processing. Support semiconductor fabs (e.g., Intel, Samsung, TSMC) in meeting increasing productivity and yield expectations. Analyze and leverage manufacturing process data to enhance production performance. Help design smart, connected vacuum components enabling predictive maintenance and improved performance in semiconductor fabs. Tackle challenges in precise control of process gases for nano-scale semiconductor production. Apply principles of fluid dynamics, control theory, and system modeling to advance semiconductor manufacturing technology. In addition your responsibilities are Data analysis, system modeling and simulation for gas flow control systems in vacuum applications Development of advanced control algorithms for precise gas injection using VAT’s existing gas delivery technology Characterization and verification test of the developed flow control technology in the lab Develop, perform and document experiments (DoE) including results in organized and structured way Cooperate among cross-functional teams of experts within VAT R&D organization and external technology partners YOUR COMPETENCIES Engineering Degree (BSc or MSc) in control engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, physics or similar Knowledge in fluid dynamics, control system theory and system modeling is required Programming skills in Matlab & Simulink or Python is required, structured text and C++ programming skills are advantageous Practical experience with deploying control systems on embedded hardware is a plus Knowhow in fluid dynamics and thermodynamics for vacuum applications is advantageous Hands on, systematic approach, creative thinker with problem solving skills and team spirit

Intellectual Property ( IP ) Manager We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in St. Gallen, Haag, Switzerland, invite a both talented and passionate Intellectual Property Manager to join our Technology Office Division. This is a great opportunity for technical experts that want to develop into strategic patent management and work on the forefront of VAT’s innovation projects. You will collaborate closely with two additional peers, as well as maintain strong cooperation with our Technical Business Units. Our goal is to protect, manage, and maximize the value of the company’s inventions and technical innovations. To achieve this, we aim to gradually expand and strengthen this area, further developing the team over time. WHAT WE OFFER Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, we are a globally leading company in the semiconductor industry A technologically advanced and innovative working environment with Modern Laboratory and testing facilities Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds Experience the latest trends and technologies of the semiconductor business and collaborate with a highend Development Team Transfer your innovative ideas into new products to further strengthen the success of VAT Enjoy an exceptional working environment with great amenities at our VAT Group offices in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen Receive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contributions YOUR CHALLENGES As IP Manager, you are responsible for implementation of VAT’s global IP strategy in line with our business and innovation strategy. In your daily work, you collaborate closely with our innovation teams, help defining relevant inventions, prepare and file individual patents with our patent attorneys. In addition, you evaluate existing IP literature for new technologies and support to define the patent strategy for new, adjacent product developments in close collaboration with the R&D and market teams. You will develop new and more effective methods to search, review and analyze relevant patents. To fulfill your tasks, you will organize workshops and connect our patent attorneys with internal people. We do offer continuous development opportunities in-line with the requirements of the IP Manager role and beyond. YOUR COMPETENCIES Degree in science or engineering (mechanical, software, electrical engineering) or a related discipline. High interest in patents and IP law. Ability to understand the individual protection strategies of existing IP and scoping of new ideas into new, strong patents to protect our future business. Strong analytical and communication skills. Motivated to work in a fast growing, dynamic and international environment in the heart of project teams. English speaker, any other language is advantageous

Lab Development Engineer We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland, invite a both talented and passionate Lab Engineer to join our SEMI (Semiconductor ) BU - one of our most valued Business Units. This particular Lab Engineer role is created for our R&D BU within the SEMI. You will be responsible for the design, development, execution, and continuous improvement of automated testing environments supporting R&D projects. You will work closely with development, design, and quality teams, as well as in close collaboration with mechatronics engineers to deliver integrated, high-quality system solutions WHAT WE OFFER Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, we are a globally leading company in the semiconductor industry A technologically advanced and innovative working environment with Modern Laboratory and testing facilities Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds Enjoy an exceptional working environment with great amenities at our VAT Group offices in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen Receive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contributions YOUR CHALLENGES Design and implement automated testing environments for product verification and validation. Develop and drive the PLC-based systems roadmap, ensuring alignment with technological and product strategies. Develop and integrate PLC-based control systems, including: Selection and configuration of PLCs, I/O modules, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces Programming PLCs for process control, motion control, and comprehensive system diagnostics Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to realize complex systems. Perform verification and validation testing in accordance with internal standards as well as customer and industry requirements. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation throughout all project phases. Provide expert-level customer support, including assistance during product commissioning and reliable second-level technical support delivery. YOUR COMPETENCIES Completed technical qualification as an Automation Technician EFZ (or equivalent). Additional advanced education in Systems Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or Electrical Engineering at HF/FH/University level. 5+ years of experience in software development using the TwinCAT (Beckhoff) environment with Structured Text (ST). Knowledge of designing electrical circuit diagrams and hardware systems. Strong analytical and systematic approach to solving engineering challenges. Proactive, hands-on mindset with a focus on fast and effective execution. Fluent in English; German skills are a plus.