VAT Vakuumventile AG

Repair Engineer YOUR CHALLENGES Provides in-house and on-site advanced level technical support to analyze, troubleshoot and repair VAT products. Provide highly visible customer support through in-house and on-site customer repairs Operate and maintain operational quality of system equipment Serves as a customer contact for technical matters for the project at hand Serves as a liaison with the Product Groups about product challenges in the field providing detailed feedback for troubleshooting, service, repair, and product improvements While working in-house you will monitor and maintain the service workflows ensuring customer turn times Write concise, clear failure reports for distribution to the customer. Leverage VAT ERP system and tools to select parts necessary for repair and order from the spares depot. Complete the repair and test the product to factory specifications. Travel to customer's site for field repair or training when necessary. Provide feedback to the factory regarding VAT and Competitors products. Must be available to work overtime including weekend and week days as required Must be capable to travel internationally when factory-training if required. YOUR COMPETENCIES 5 years relevant work experience Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to lift 50 pounds with frequent lift/ carry of 25 pounds and to stand on your feet for extended periods throughout the workday. Strong mechanical assembly, analytical and troubleshooting abilities. Understanding of Basic Electronics. Ability to function independently and multi-task. Computer skills - proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Office applications. Ability to travel both domestically and internationally, as required.

Team Coordinator Category Management As Team Coordinator Category Management, you will play a key role in managing and coordinating the global machining supply chain, with a strong focus on milling and machining categories. This position sits at the intersection of category management, global sourcing, and cross-regional coordination. You will act as a task and process coordinator, ensuring global supply continuity, KPI achievement, and close collaboration with internal stakeholders. While this role does not include direct people management, it requires strong leadership, coordination, and influence skills in a matrixed, international environment. WHAT WE OFFER A strategic coordination role with global exposure across Europe and Asia Opportunity to work closely with international teams and suppliers A role with strong visibility and impact on global supply chain performance Long-term career growth opportunities within global category management and global supply chain Flexible work model with partial remote work options YOUR CHALLENGES Take direct responsibility for the machining supply chain, with a focus on milling and turning categories Lead to establish the global category strategy, align with key stakeholders and execute globally Manage and coordinate global category management activities and suppliers across regions Coordinate day-to-day tasks and priorities of category management colleagues Ensure KPI achievement related to cost, delivery, quality, and supply continuity Act as a central coordination point between category management, supply chain, and internal stakeholders Support alignment of global sourcing strategies and operational execution Drive structured collaboration across regions and functions in a multinational environment Contribute to continuous improvement of category management processes and ways of working YOUR COMPETENCIES Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Master’s degree preferred) 10+ years of experience in global sourcing or category management, ideally within a multinational company Strong engineering background, with hands-on understanding of: Milling, Turning, Machining processes and equipment Proven experience managing global suppliers and supply chains Strong coordination skills in matrixed and cross-cultural environments Fluency in English and German (both required) NICE TO HAVE Experience in a leading or coordinating role (formal or informal leadership) Previous exposure to category management at global or regional level Leadership experience without direct people management responsibility

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 ).

YOUR CHALLENGES As a Senior IT Project & Portfolio Manager you will lead complex, multi-stream technology initiatives and enhance our project and portfolio management capabilities. In this role, you will drive the end-to-end delivery of key IT projects, establish and mature governance processes, and support the development of a structured, scalable project environment across IT and Business. You will act as a senior leader in project execution, stakeholder alignment, and organizational maturity building. YOUR ROLE Lead medium to large scale IT projects across multiple business and IT streams Ensure stakeholder alignment, transparency, and structured communication Oversee planning, execution, governance, and quality assurance Consolidate project status, risks, costs, and progress across initiatives Deliver clear dashboards, KPIs, and financial updates for fact-based decisions Monitor budgets, forecasts, and variances with timely corrective actions Standardize VAT’s IT project and portfolio management framework Implement RACI models and harmonize approval processes Drive adoption of new practices and enable cross-functional alignment Mentor project managers and foster a strong project management community YOUR COMPETENCIES 7+ years managing IT projects in mid to large scale environments Strong experience leading cross-country and cross-cultural teams, ideally Switzerland and Malaysia Proven track record in project governance, PMO processes, and portfolio structures Strong project management expertise (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to design and optimize governance and prioritization frameworks Experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence (financial tools a plus)

Technical Specialist Purity & Cleaning / Contamination Control We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland, invite a both talented and visionary Technical Specialist Purity &Cleaning to join our SSG (Semiconductor Solutions Group ) - one of our most valued Departments. This particular open Role role is created for our Corporate R&D Business Unit within the SSG. VAT’s Corporate R&D Business Unit Advanced Products is whre we create a sustainable competitive advantage for VAT through core research programs and develop additional new technologies and differentiated solutions to expand our business. Become an expert at cleaning and purity for semiconductor industry to be a central knowledge carrier in the discussion with our manufacturing and assembly unit, our customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders. Your responsibilities: Responsible for creating and maintaining global specifications for cleaning and purity (e.g. cleanrooms) Define and manage the acceptance criteria for cleanrooms & media (cooperation with FAM) Create global guidelines and specifications for cleanroom aids to be used (e.g. UV lamps) as well as how to maintain cleanliness Consolidate customer specifications and derive specific central VAT guidelines Define cleaning and purity requirements for quality assurance at the supplier Set standards to meet customer-specific work instructions on cleanliness level according to high purity customer specifications (cleaning, handling and packaging components) Reappraisal/study of customer specifications - definition of training content (cleanliness, clean rooms, behavior...) Research and creation of global documents on the topic of cleanliness Your qualifications: Professional experience of +3 years in Semiconductor manufacturing Industry Hands-on experience (e.g. particle counter) Microsoft Office skills Very good mechanical understanding German and English required (for customer specifications) Analytical understanding Independent way of working Independent creation of global documents

Electrical Development Engineer We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland, invite a both talented and passionate Electrical Development Engineer to join our Mechatronics Hardware Development team within the Corporate R&D department. You will be responsible for the development of innovative electrics / electronics / mechatronics hardware solutions and their support throughout the entire product life cycle. The affected products primarily include control valves and motion components. In the future the area of ​​responsibility will even expand to the entire VAT product portfolio due to the increasing electrification of existing pneumatically controlled valve families. For this reason, we want to gradually develop this area further and strengthen the team accordingly. 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 Development of electrical assemblies (cables, heaters, position indicators, sensors, modules, etc.) based on the currently regulations (IPC/WHMA-A-620, EN 60204-1, EN 61010-1…) Creation of the necessary product and production documents (drawings, schematics, test plans, etc.) Accompany the entire development process from the concept phase to the released series product Execute, assess and document initial sample tests of electrical assemblies Development and support of product-specific control applications (e.g. Beckhoff) Technical and economic optimization of existing products (value engineering) Standardization of electrical / mechatronics products and assemblies Coordination and implementation of product changes as part of the change management YOUR COMPETENCIES Completed training/studies in the field of Electrics/Electronics/Mechatronics with a focus on Hardware Engineering or Control Technology Experience with MCAD/ECAD tools (e.g. Siemens NN, EPLAN) would be an advantage Interest in teamwork in a dynamic development department with an international customer and supplier environment Personal motivation and drive to achieve challenging goals and to set standards Semiconductor industry experience would be beneficial Fluent in English; German skills are a plus. The Mechatronics department is a rapidly growing business area within VAT. Due to the increasing electrification of our products augmented mechatronics solutions are required. That was also the reason for combining the disciplines of hardware development, software development and systems & control in a joint Mechatronics department. Here, fundamental technologies are developed and standards are defined, which are subsequently used in the end products of all VAT business units. You will work with experienced product or project managers and implement the defined development projects or tasks independently or as part of a team. A strong organizational, process and administrative talent round off your profile. You are characterized by proactivity, independent working and solution-oriented thinking and performing. Start can be now or defined by appointment.

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.

Lab Engineer - Motion components 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 Motion Components Unit / R&D within the SEMI. You will be responsible for the execution, development, and continuous improvement of test activities supporting R&D projects. You will work closely with development, design, and quality teams to validate motion-related components and systems used in advanced semiconductor vacuum 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 Take responsibility for the planning, setup, and execution of tests for motion components, with a strong focus on pneumatic drives, actuators, and mechanical assemblies Design, develop, and implement new test setups and test methods to evaluate functionality, performance, lifetime, and reliability Perform verification and validation testing in accordance with internal standards as well as customer and industry requirements Analyze, evaluate, and document test results , including the derivation of improvement actions Work closely with design, development, and quality teams to support product optimization Support failure analysis and root cause investigations Maintain, improve, and further develop laboratory infrastructure, test rigs, and measurement systems Prepare technical reports, test documentation, and presentations YOUR COMPETENCIES Completed technical education or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering , or a comparable field Experience in testing mechanical, pneumatic drives and mechatronic components , preferably in a high-tech or semiconductor environment Experience in test bench design and handling of measurement and test equipment, mechanical build of sensor jigs Knowledge in Beckhoff programming and build desired Structured, analytical, and independent working style Strong documentation and communication skills Team-oriented, proactive, and hands-on mindset Fluent in English, German preferred