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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.
With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.
Development Engineer Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Industry
VAT is looking for an experienced Development Engineer with strong expertise in the semiconductor industry and a forward-thinking approach to emerging challenges in advanced SEMI applications.
You have a proven ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver data-driven solutions.
In this role, you will connect advanced product development with application-specific expertise, collaborating in a global matrixed team with product and application managers, project managers, sales, and customers.
Your focus: ensuring our vacuum valves and systems meet evolving market needs. You’ll combine hands-on development with proactive identification of customer requirements, translating them into technical solutions and new product opportunities.
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 contribution
YOUR CHALLENGES Lead feasibility studies. drive and assist technology and product developments initiatives
Interact cross-functionally with local sales, product management, engineering and corporate R&D to ensure alignment with customer’s requirements
Participate actively in development projects, including support for product tests in the laboratory
Support the business development activities by identifying future trends, defining new products and technologies with the objective to maximizing sales and market share
Product development and product responsibility in close cooperation with our product managers, sales subsidiaries and customers
Active participation in development and relocation projects
Creation and maintenance of manufacturing drawings, parts lists as well as technical documentation
Design reviews and optimization with manufacturing, supplier quality engineers and project buyers
Technical support in case of quality problems
Develop project proposals tailored to customer or industry demands
Assume full responsibility for defining and managing product requirements
Support execution of marketing strategy and technical marketing campaigns
Drive and conduct regular sales and field application engineer training
YOUR COMPETENCIES Master’s degree in engineering, sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Extensive semiconductor industry expertise; bachelor’s degree with long-term experience welcome
Strong knowledge of semiconductor equipment and advanced chip manufacturing processes
Minimum 5 years of professional experience preferred
Hands-on, systematic, and independent work style; effective in agile teams
Excellent problem-solving skills and solid business acumen
Fluent in English; German, Japanese or Chinese is a plus
Willingness to travel (approx. 10%)
You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome.
Interested? Then we look forward receiving your online application.
You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. We offer flexible options for hybrid working. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.
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