Product Management Professional
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This drive has stood for over 50 years, fueled by innovation, efficiency and ambition.
We have grown to become a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance vacuum valves and sealing technology. Our team employs over 2000 people worldwide with international production centers.
Our Business Unit Advanced Products is responsible for newly developed products in adjacent market areas. We are currently ramping up our latest innovation in pulsing valves for ALD. This process step is crucial in the manufacture of advanced electronic components. We aim to become a major subsystem and component supplier to the ALD tool industry. We seek a highly motivated Product Manager to join our team in Switzerland:
Product Manager BU Advanced Products (80-100%)
Your Responsibilities
* You will be the key interface with SEMI OEMs regarding commercial and technical aspects of our gas delivery product portfolio.
* You will drive innovation by collaborating closely with the engineering team to solve complex customer problems and define our product roadmap in the gas inlet area.
* You will manage the product life cycle during all phases, from development to pricing, training, marketing documentation and phase-out.
* You will identify and analyze market trends and customer technical roadmaps to adapt our product offerings and drive future product requirements.
* You will monitor profitability of OEM accounts and product lines, deriving measures to sustain and increase profitability.
* You will support sales entities in customer acquisition, product presentations, and negotiations.
* You will train sales engineers and customers, establish technical customer documentation as manuals and product data sheets.
Your Competencies
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics or similar, master's degree is advantageous.
* Additional degree in business, marketing or innovation development or proven track record in a commercial role.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and/or experience in gas inlet dynamics preferred.
* Product development and management experience in the semiconductor industry is an advantage.
* Strong entrepreneurial and strategic thinking, analytical and communication skills to structure and influence discussions within the team as well as with senior management and stakeholders.
* Profound experience of the sales process (mechanisms) of high-tech components in a highly consolidated market environment on a global scale.
* Knowledge of the semiconductor market and relevant WFE manufacturing processes.
* Solid experience in managing international projects.
* Fluent business English skills written and spoken. Fluency in German is of high advantage.
* Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 10%).
About this Role
This position offers a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome.