VAT Vakuumventile AG

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Supply Specialist As part of the Indirect Purchasing team, you will work with Category Management to determine what to buy and where. In this exciting and diverse role as Supply Specialist, the focus is on quality, cost and on-time delivery, with the highest priority on meeting our internal customer needs. YOUR CHALLENGES Obtaining quotations, preparing bid comparisons and carrying out price clarifications Triggering orders and active monitoring of delivery dates Maintaining and developing supplier relationships including support in price negotiations, quantity contracts and supplier visits in coordination with category management Supporting in strategic tasks such as evaluation of new suppliers, supplier assessments, execution of benchmark, etc. Continuous data maintenance in applied ERP systems (article and supplier master data) Manage assigned articles and suppliers according to commercial aspects (Kanban, Dispo, order related) Co-design efficient processes across the entire "source to pay" process chain YOUR COMPENTENCIES Completed commercial education/apprenticeship, e.g. as an industrial clerk Further education as a Purchasing Specialist or Business Administration preferred A solid 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing company Good knowledge of MS-Office and ERP systems (MS Dynamics D365 an advantage) Agile and can able to adapt to new requirements at any time Ability to take pragmatic approach and proceed in a structured, analytical and solution-oriented manner A high level of resilience, with a diplomatic yet assertive charisma Very good German and good English skills

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Product Quality Engineer YOUR CHALLENGES Coordination and processing of customer complaints Quality responsibility for innovation and relocation projects, in particular breaking down customer requirements into quality plans, monitoring O-plan elements (in process check, initial sample inspections, traceability, Q-evidence documents, etc.) Responsible for the execution of D-FMEA Support in P-FMEA Support in change requests Execution of internal and external audits Execution of quality training Further development and improvement of processes Support product management during customer visits and customer audits YOUR COMPETENCIES Completed education as a quality specialist / quality manager Bachelor degree in electrical & electronical and/or mechanical engineering Experience in MEMS quality management Basic technical education with solid work experience Several years of experience in quality management, customer complaints and advance quality planning Knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, Ishikawa, 3-legged 5 why, Fishbone diagram, SPC, etc. Systematic, methodical and solution-oriented approach to work High grade of independence Willingness to expand knowledge Ability to work in a team Very good knowledge of written and spoken German and English Good computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) What you can expect A modern and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome Demanding and varied field of activity in which you can develop Good onboarding and a motivated team so that you are successful and have fun Flat hierarchies and short decision paths

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Process Engineer Vulcanizing Global MAIN ROLE AND ACTIVITIES Process ownership for vulcanizing process chain globally including creation and maintenance of production and process documentation (work instructions, methods, processes, policies and equipment) Project management or project support and creation of standardized specifications for asset procurements, conversions or problem cases globally Support development of process monitoring tools for vulcanizing process chains Developing and implementing optimization solutions to improve process stability, product quality, economic efficiency and personal safety Be a subject matter expert and conduct training on vulcanization process and elastomer for Product Managers, Product Designers, Quality Engineers and Process Engineers Work closely with vulcanization areas to analyze and optimize processes and eliminate waste. You and our Continuous improvement CIP and DarWin tool will demonstrate the resulting improvements and increases in profitability International exchange with production sites and suppliers See unforeseen situations, conflicts and resistance as an opportunity and find a way to reach your goal KEY EXPERIENCES - What experiences bring success to this position? In-depth knowledge of vulcanizing process, vulcanizing tools, elastomers, chemistry and process technology as well as equipment engineering Experience in the preparation of system documentation, work instructions and learning documents Established network with suppliers, customers and external experts COMPETENCIES - What competencies bring success to this position? Proven experience as a project manager in the industry Experience with ERP systems (ideally D365) Minimum a bachelor’s degree in engineering in the mechanical/materials/chemicals or similar Knowledge of mould making for the plastics industry will be an added advantage Professional experience in the plastics rubber/polymer industry processing industry, e.g. tyre or O-Ring manufacturing will be an added advantage Experience in the field of process analysis and optimization Experience in the field of statistical design of experiments, failure analysis and yield improvement will be added advantage Strong project management skills Basic knowledge of chemistry is an advantage Willingness to travel Ability to work in a team and very good communication skills in German and English for cooperation with production, product management and global production sites. You see unforeseen situations, conflicts and resistance as an opportunity and a challenge and find a way to reach your goal

Our GSE team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Product Manager – Global Services For its Global Services Business Unit (GSE), VAT is looking for a talented Product Manager with profound knowledge in market/business development, product portfolio management and customer strategy execution in an international high tech business environment, preferably in the aftermarket. In this role, you are responsible for dedicated international markets, assigned (key) customers and corresponding product families. You drive the product portfolio throughout the product life cycle, starting from new product introduction, product sustainment activities to phase out, while making sure that execution is according to the customer requirements and processes. You bring strong business acumen, demonstrate strategic thinking and know how to further building our customer trust and loyalty. You are able to provide fact driven solutions to solve complex problems and translate identified market & customer requirements into successful customer & product strategies with related market introductions plans. YOUR CHALLENGES Supporting sales & service organization with regards to all technical & commercial & operational aspects Developing service product & customer strategies based on market and competitive intelligence Deriving business plans from the growth strategy and directing market introduction plans Identify customer technical roadmaps and drive corresponding product development (spare parts, repair programs, upgrades & retrofits) Managing sales and profitability targets for the dedicated product families, as well as for assigned customers / key accounts and the regions YOUR COMPETENCIES 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 Experience in product management within a high tech international environment, preferably in the vacuum industry or critical component B2B business Fluent business English skills written and spoken Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and know how to further building our customer 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

Das Team Schweiz in Haag sucht Sie: Instandhaltungstechniker Die Zielsetzung dieser Position besteht in der Gewährleistung der Anlagenverfügbarkeit gemäß den festgelegten Vorgaben. Dies umfasst die qualitative und speditive Fehlersuche sowie die Instandsetzung unter strikter Einhaltung der Sicherheitsvorschriften. Zudem sind Wartungs- und Instandhaltungsarbeiten an den Produktionsanlagen durchzuführen. Gelegentlich wird auch die Mitarbeit an Projekten zur Verbesserung der Wirtschaftlichkeit, Nachhaltigkeit und Verfügbarkeit unserer Produktionsanlagen erwartet. Eine zentrale Aufgabe ist die Verwaltung und Optimierung des Ersatzteillagers, um die kontinuierliche Verfügbarkeit der benötigten Ersatzteile sicherzustellen. IHRE HERAUSFORDERUNGEN Unterstützung bei der Wartung und Instandhaltung von Produktionsanlagen Verwaltung und Optimieren des Ersatzteillagers Bereitstellung von 2nd Level Support bei Störungen und Stillständen der Produktionsanlagen Bereitschaft zu gelegentlichem Samstagsarbeit und 2-Schichtbetrieb (Früh- und Spätschicht) Mitwirkung bei Umbauten und Verbesserungen der Produktionsanlagen Bearbeitung und Abschluss von Aufträgen im Instandhaltungstool IHRE KOMPETENZEN Abgeschlossene Ausbildung als Automatiker EFZ, Anlagenelektriker oder in einem verwandten Berufsfeld Berufserfahrung im Unterhalt von Produktionsanlagen Kenntnisse in Steuerungssystemen (Siemens, Fanuc) sind wünschenswert IT Kenntnisse MS Office Einhaltung der Sicherheitsbestimmungen Verantwortung für die selbständige, qualitativ hochwertige und zügige Bearbeitung von Störungen an den Produktionsanlagen Bereitstellen von Ersatzteilen aus dem Ersatzteillager und sicherstellen deren Verfügbarkeit Selbständige Anforderung von Ersatzteilen Planung und Organisation einfacher Reparaturen und Verbesserungen Planung und Umsetzung von Maßnahmen zur nachhaltigen Verhinderung von Störungen

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Development Engineer – Flow Control in Vacuum (100%) YOUR CHALLENGES The manufacturing of a high-end microchip requires over 1000 production steps. Vacuum valves and gas flow control devices are considered to be 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. These fabs are increasingly using data generated along the manufacturing process to improve production performance. Smart, connected vacuum components are required for smart semiconductor manufacturing fabs enabling predictive maintenance, increasing performance and productivity. The technological advancements in the semiconductor industry and scaling to nano-meter structures require a high precision control of process gases during production. To develop the required control technology we are looking for an experienced specialist with passion for fluid dynamics, control theory and system modelling. In addition your responsibilities are: Development of advanced control algorithms for fast processes using VAT’s existing gas delivery and process control technology Technical project leadership: Definition and alignment on specifications with key stake holders, concept creation, development and testing in rapid prototyping system and functional verification using the final products 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 Occasional on-site support of newly developed applications/products at customer site. YOUR COMPETENCIES Engineering Degree (MSc or PhD) in control engineering, mechatronics, mechanical engineering, physics or similar Knowhow in fluid dynamics and control system theory is required 3+ years experience with gas sensing and control technology including in-depth knowledge of MFC, MFM, GFC components and their applications 3+ years experience with advanced control algorithms and their modelling in industrial applications of gas flow systems Practical experience with deploying control systems on embedded hardware is a plus Knowhow in fluid dynamics theory for vacuum applications is advantageous Hands on, systematic approach, creative thinker with problem solving skills and team spirit

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Lean Coach The Lean Coach will participate in local Lean improvement events by applying and using Lean@VAT standards, methodology, and tools. The role involves supporting the local Lean/Six Sigma improvement team to achieve the best possible results from improvement events. The Lean Coach will also assist in transferring Lean knowledge to dedicated local employees, ensuring that improvements, events, and programs align with customer requirements and needs. Additionally, the Lean Coach will support the Lean project manager and Lean/Six Sigma team to maintain and sustain improvement results and processes. YOUR CHALLENGES Participate in Lean Events and Workshops to ensure customer requirements and quality needs are fulfilled and maintained. Support the execution and maintenance of best-in-class Lean events and workshops. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Lean@VAT program and initiatives. Ensure that improvement proposals from employees are well-developed and summarized. Maintain alignment with customer requirements and needs throughout all Lean activities. YOUR COMPETENCIES Zero waste and lean-oriented thinking Product and process knowledge Attitude suitable for a change process initiative Ability to integrate process and product knowledge into Lean initiatives and workshops Strong organizational and coordination skills Successful participation and contribution to Lean events and workshops Effective transfer of Lean knowledge to local employees Sustained improvement results and processes Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, or a comparable education with professional experience.

Product Manager WPS ASML VAT is seeking an experienced and visionary Product Manager to join our Semiconductor division. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the Semiconductor industry and a forward-looking perspective on challenges and opportunities in cutting-edge applications. This role encompasses full responsibility for a dedicated product portfolio, from strategy development to achieving business plan goals. You will oversee the product life cycle, including new product development, product sustainment, and phase-out processes. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of addressing leading-edge technical challenges in the Semiconductor market, coupled with strong business acumen and the ability to foster customer trust and loyalty. Your ability to provide data-driven solutions to complex challenges and to translate market and customer requirements into actionable, ambitious strategies is crucial to this role. YOUR CHALLENGES Support the sales team in addressing all technical and operational requirements, ensuring seamless communication with the customer (an OEM company) and effective problem resolution. Monitor profitability of the OEM account and derive measures in order to sustain and increase the profitability. Conduct and manage CIP and value engineering projects of customer products including efforts to achieve the required annual cost down targets. Drive the implementation of corporate strategies across a global, cross-functional, matrixed team. Analyze the technical roadmap of OEM to identify current and future product needs, ensuring the protection and expansion of VAT’s global market share. Monitor SEMI market developments and requirements which influence the future of semiconductor product solutions. Lead customization and industrialization efforts, maintaining strict adherence to technical standards. Prepare comprehensive documentation for customers, including manuals and data sheets, in compliance with European machinery directives. Manage changes within the supply chain, manufacturing, and assembly processes, ensuring alignment with change management protocols (e.g., CE!, CEx, and POR). Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive product innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. YOUR COMPETENCIES Master’s degree in sciences, engineering, or a related field, with specialization in semiconductor engineering highly preferred, PhD is advantageous. Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful track record in a commercial position is advantageous. Extensive experience in product and account management within matrix organizations. Proven success in sales and customer relationship management, particularly in B2B component settings within the Semiconductor industry. Solid experience in managing international customers and projects. Exceptional strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a strong background in business development. Expertise in managing advanced technology projects in complex, global environments. Fluent in English; proficiency in German is highly desirable. Ability to translate technical requirements into innovative strategies that align with business objectives. Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Additional Requirements & Remarks High focus and awareness for just-in-time delivery and quality. Ability to work in a matrix organization. Know-how of Semiconductor market and the relevant processes preferable. Knowledge about CE! and POR process or APQP and PPA process knowledge in the automotive industry is preferred. Knowledge about ISO class directives for Semiconductor components. 15% international travel required. What We offer An opportunity to work with a global leader in the Semiconductor industry. A challenging and rewarding role with significant growth potential. A collaborative and innovative work environment that values visionary thinking and execution excellence. Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contribution.

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Head of Patents and IP What you will explore: Working in the Haag, St Gallen, you will be expected to: As Global IP Manager, you are responsible for the definition and implementation of VAT’s global IP strategy in line with our business and innovation strategy. You manage our patent portfolio through the whole lifecycle and execute our systematic monitoring and evaluation of competitors' patents with respect to market trends and identification of potentially infringing third-party products. 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 Global IP Manager role. What you will need: Degree in engineering (mechanical, software, electrical engineering) or a related discipline. Experience as a patent manager in a company producing mechanical and mechatronic components or equipment, ideally in the vacuum or semiconductor industry. You are very familiar with patents and patent analysis/search tools and have strong problem solving skills. Motivated to work in a fast growing, dynamic and international environment. Ideally, you have already demonstrated your leadership skills in managing complex projects. English speaker, any other language is advantageous.

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Supply Chain Planner As a Supply Chain Planner at VAT, you will coordinate planning activities for our advanced vacuum technology material. Your role involves close collaboration with customer order and production planning, ensuring timely procurement, monitoring delivery dates, managing inventory, and maintaining material master data in Microsoft Dynamics 365. Furthermore, you will be responsible for operational performance management with our supply base in close collaboration with our strategic category management. Your tactical and analytical skills, coupled with your experience in supply planning and procurement, will be crucial in supporting our mission to deliver innovative and high-performance vacuum technology solutions. YOUR CHALLENGES Coordination of planning activities: Plan and coordinate supply activities for our vacuum technology materials. Close cooperation with order and production planning: Collaborate with order and production teams worldwide and coordinate supply to global manufacturing sites. Timely procurement of products: Ensure timely procurement of materials from suppliers. Purchasing: Perform daily checks and release planned purchase orders. Follow up on delivery date confirmations for unconfirmed purchase orders. Delivery dates coordination and monitoring: Coordinate, monitor, and ensure compliance with confirmed delivery dates on the supplier side. Supplier performance management: Continuously monitor operational supplier performance metrics. Identify and implement improvement needs and measures jointly with the supplier. Timely update of supplier confirmations and commit delivery dates in Dynamics 365. Master data cleanliness: Ensure and maintain material master data correctly displayed in Dynamics 365. Inventory optimization: Manage stock levels, availability and calculate/optimize inventory parameters as such material management methods, min, max and reorder point levels. Active participation in process optimization: Engage in process optimization projects within supply chain planning. Expedite purchase order/escalation management: Align and prioritize with suppliers in case of urgent material needs (e.g., urgent orders, quality issues, etc.). YOUR COMPETENCIES Higher education with a focus on supply chain planning, procurement and logistics or equivalent 3 years of professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in supply planning and procurement Familiar with inventory management, reporting, KPIs, etc. Very good user knowledge of MS Office products, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365, Finance and Operations) Strategic, analytical, process-oriented thinking, and structured work Independent, flexible, and persistent personality with assertiveness, negotiation skills, and organizational talent Experience in project management is an advantage Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken

About the Role VAT is seeking an experienced and visionary Product Manager to join our Semiconductor division. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in the Semiconductor industry and a forward-looking perspective on challenges and opportunities in cutting-edge applications. This role encompasses full responsibility for a dedicated product portfolio, from strategy development to achieving business plan goals. You will oversee the product life cycle, including new product development, product sustainment, and phase-out processes. We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of addressing leading-edge technical challenges in the Semiconductor market, coupled with strong business acumen and the ability to foster customer trust and loyalty. Your ability to provide data-driven solutions to complex challenges and to translate market and customer requirements into actionable, ambitious strategies is crucial to this role. YOUR CHALLENGES: Support the sales team in addressing all technical and operational requirements, ensuring seamless communication with the customer (an OEM company) and effective problem resolution. Monitor profitability of the OEM account and derive measures in order to sustain and increase the profitability. Conduct and manage CIP and value engineering projects of customer products including efforts to achieve the required annual cost down targets. Drive the implementation of corporate strategies across a global, cross-functional, matrixed team. Analyze the technical roadmap of OEM to identify current and future product needs, ensuring the protection and expansion of VAT’s global market share. Monitor SEMI market developments and requirements which influence the future of semiconductor product solutions. Lead customization and industrialization efforts, maintaining strict adherence to technical standards. Prepare comprehensive documentation for customers, including manuals and data sheets, in compliance with European machinery directives. Manage changes within the supply chain, manufacturing, and assembly processes, ensuring alignment with change management protocols (e.g., CE!, CEx, and POR). Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive product innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. YOUR COMPETENCES: Master’s degree in sciences, engineering, or a related field, with specialization in semiconductor engineering highly preferred, PhD is advantageous. Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful track record in a commercial position is advantageous. Extensive experience in product and account management within matrix organizations. Proven success in sales and customer relationship management, particularly in B2B component settings within the Semiconductor industry. Solid experience in managing international customers and projects. Exceptional strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a strong background in business development. Expertise in managing advanced technology projects in complex, global environments. Fluent in English; proficiency in German is highly desirable. Ability to translate technical requirements into innovative strategies that align with business objectives. Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Additional Requirements & Remarks: High focus and awareness for just-in-time delivery and quality. Ability to work in a matrix organization. Know-how of Semiconductor market and the relevant processes preferable. Knowledge about CE! and POR process or APQP and PPA process knowledge in the automotive industry is preferred. Knowledge about ISO class directives for Semiconductor components. 15% international travel required. What We Offer: An opportunity to work with a global leader in the Semiconductor industry. A challenging and rewarding role with significant growth potential. A collaborative and innovative work environment that values visionary thinking and execution excellence. Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contribution.

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Supply Specialist As a Supply Specialist at VAT, you play a crucial role in our supply chain operations, particularly focusing on the New Product Introduction (NPI) processes for our advanced vacuum technology products, including valves, chambers, and modules. Your main responsibilities include managing the initial purchases of new parts for NPI, encompassing cost and inventory management. You conduct initial evaluations to identify the best-fitting supply chain concepts for specific products to ensure optimal integration into our operations. You coordinate interface support with internal and external stakeholders - such as suppliers, project managers, engineers, and product managers - to ensure seamless information exchange and timely deliveries. This involves setting up relevant logistics master data to effectively integrate NPI into regular Material Requirements Planning (MRP) calculations. YOUR CHALLENGES Supplier Setup and Initial Purchasing: Manage the initial procurement of new parts required for NPI processes, including cost and inventory management. Supply Chain Concept Evaluation: Evaluate and identify the best-fitting supply chain concepts for products to ensure optimal integration. Interface Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless information exchange and timely deliveries. Master Data Management: Set up relevant logistics master data to integrate NPI into regular Material Requirements Planning (MRP) calculations. Order Evaluation and Shipment Confirmation: Evaluate NPI orders and confirm shipment data to ensure on-time delivery. NPI Product Approval Workflow Management: Manage and execute the NPI Product Approval Workflow related to Dynamics 365. Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with suppliers, project managers, engineers, and product managers to ensure alignment on schedules and requirements for NPI projects. Operational Efficiency Enhancement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve supply chain processes related to NPI, focusing on increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Risk Management: Assess potential supply chain risks in NPI processes and develop mitigation strategies to prevent disruptions. Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to NPI activities to ensure objectives are met and identify areas for improvement. Regulatory Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all supply chain activities comply with company policies and customers regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records and documentation. YOUR COMPETENCIES Higher education with a focus on procurement, project management and supply chain operations or equivalent. Several years of professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in project procurement and supply chain. Familiarity with supply chain concept setup with focus on cost of goods sold and multi-source strategies. Very good user knowledge of MS Office products, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations). Strategic, analytical, process-oriented thinking, and structured work. Independent, flexible, and persistent personality with assertiveness, negotiation skills, and organizational talent. Experience in project management is an advantage. Very good German and good English skills, both written and spoken.

IHRE HERAUSFORDERUNGEN 2nd-Level Support bei Störungen im Bereich von Montage-, Automatisations- und Prüfvorrichtungen in der Montage. 1st Level Support bei Störungen im EDV-Bereich, Speziell bei Software-, SPS-, und Programmfehlern. Erstellung und Bearbeitung von elektronischen und Pneumatischen Schemas bei Projekten und Optimierungen. Selbstständiger Einbau von elektromechanischen Komponenten in unsere Prüf- und Montagevorrichtungen. Technische Hilfestellung bei Projekten und operativen Herausforderungen, Unterstützung der Kollegen in der Schweiz und Global. Mitarbeit bei Schulungen von Assembly-Mitarbeitern über Montage- und Prüfgeräte. IHRE KOMPETENZEN Abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung als Automatiker oder Anlagenlelektriker, bei Vorteil Abschluss als Systemtechniker / Informatik HF Mindestens 5 Jahre Berufserfahrung im industriellen Umfeld, bei Vorteil mit Sonderanlagen. Sehr gute Kenntnisse in den Bereichen Elektrik, Elektronik und Informatik Erfahrung im Bereich Software / SPS: LabVIEW 2017/2020 Grundkenntnisse – Konfiguration Kenntnisse, Beckhoff – Twincat2/3 Fehlersuche – Konfiguration Kenntnisse, Eplan Electric P8 – Anwenderkenntnisse, Siemens TIA-Portal / Step7 - Simatic Manager – Kenntnisse von Vorteil oder gewillt diese zu erlernen, Trendic Torque - Anwender Software, Fehlersuche – Konfigurieren, ACI MagicMark - Anwender Software, Fehlersuche Support bei Adaptierung bestehender Programme und Entwicklung von Lösungen für neue Produkte und Vorrichtungen. Qualitätsbewusstsein sowie Team- und Kommunikationsfähigkeit. Gute Kenntnisse Microsoft Office - Palette und Netzwerk-Grundkenntnisse. Englischkenntnisse Niveau B1.

Development Engineer BU Advanced Industrials, 100% In der Rolle sind sie verantwortlich für die Projektdurchführung von Produktentwicklungen für den globalen Vakuum-Markt. Diese Produkte sind beispielsweise Schlüsselelemente in der zukünftigen Energiegewinnung und Energiespeicherung (z.B. «Kernfusion»), in der Erforschung kleinster und größter Strukturen (z.B. «Beschleuniger», «Gravitationswellen») oder in der Messtechnik (z.B. «Massenspektrometer»). Die Ihnen zugeteilten Projekte führen Sie zusammen mit Ihrem Team bestehend aus Produktmanagern, Entwicklern, Projekteinkäufern und Qualitätsentwicklern zum technischen und kommerziellen Erfolg. IHRE HERAUSFORDERUNGEN Entwicklung von neuen Produkten, kundenspezifischen Lösungen und Übernahme der technischen Verantwortung für Produktlinien Enge Zusammenarbeit mit dem Produktmanagement, Einkauf, mit der Qualitätstechnik, Labortechnik, mit den Kunden und Lieferanten Planung und Unterstützung bei der Durchführung von Versuchsaufträgen zur Verifizierung und Qualitätssicherung Aktive Mitarbeit in Entwicklungs- und Verlagerungsprojekten Konstruktion und Betreuung von kundenspezifischen Ventilen Erstellung und Pflege von Fertigungszeichnungen, Stücklisten sowie technischen Unterlagen Überprüfung und Optimierung der Herstellbarkeit mit interner und externer Fertigung, Qualitätsingenieuren der Lieferanten und Projekteinkäufern Technische Unterstützung bei Qualitätsproblemen für alle zugewiesenen Produkte IHRE KOMPETENZEN Abgeschlossene Berufsausbildung als Konstrukteur/in, Polymechaniker/in oder ähnliches Ausbildung als Maschineningenieur FH oder Maschinenbautechniker HF Berufserfahrung in der Produktentwicklung (Vakuumtechnik von Vorteil) Erfahrung im Umgang mit 3D-CAD (Siemens NX bevorzugt) Hohes Qualitätsbewusstsein und Kenntnisse international gültiger Normen für die Produktdokumentation Gute Kommunikationsfähigkeit in Deutsch und Englisch Unternehmerisches Denken, Teamfähigkeit und eine selbstständige, zuverlässige Arbeitsweise Bereitschaft zu Reisetätigkeiten Sie zeichnen sich durch lösungsorientiertes Denken und Handeln aus und bringen Freude an der Produktentwicklung mit. Selbständigkeit und eigeninitiatives Arbeiten, verbunden mit einer starken Teamfähigkeit in der interdisziplinären Schnittstellenfunktion, runden ihr Profil ab.

Our team in Switzerland or UK is looking for you: Inside Sales Team Leader YOUR CHALLENGES Lead the Inside Sales team to meet and exceed their performance goals. Draw actionable insights from sales and performance data to continually drive funnel optimization. Work closely with Sales Leadership to develop inside sales strategy and programs focused on pipeline generation and customer acquisition. Proactively identify and implement improvements in the sales administration and lead generation processes to drive operational efficiency. Lead initiatives to increase productivity across the inside sales team. Set and track sales target and corresponding team activity needed to reach sales targets. Monitor and regularly report on sales and operational results based on KPIs. YOUR COMPETENCIES Completed commercial or technical studies (Diploma/Bachelors) or at least a minimum of 5 years of accomplished inside sales experience. Experienced in equipment business of SEMI and vacuum industries or similar is a plus. At least 5 years of CRM administration or data maintenance. Proficient in full Microsoft Office suites, especially Excel Ability to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, German is a plus.

Our team in Switzerland or UK is looking for you: Country Sales Manager YOUR CHALLENGES Strategic leadership and coordination of a cross functional team of sales, engineers, service technicians, customer service, product management and finance including aligning team resources and structure in order to effectively execute global sales strategy. Demonstrated experienced driving a corporate sales strategy through a globally matrixed team across multiple functions. Direct management of team including annual reviews, personal development and objective setting in line with corporate objectives. Develop strategic growth plans aimed at increasing market share and driving strategically important corporate objectives. Prepare monthly sales forecasts for presentation to VAT management. Establish relationship with executives of key accounts. YOUR COMPETENCIES Completed commercial or technical studies (Masters/MBA) with a minimum of 5 years of accomplished sales management experience. Experienced in equipment business of SEMI and vacuum industries or similar is a plus. Working experience in an international group. Strong track record in business development and achieving sales targets. Manage annual and quarterly sales forecasts. Experience managing a global account for a publicly traded company preferred. Proven negotiation skills at C-level. Must be highly proficient with MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Dynamics CRM, Office applications and WebEx. Vacuum Technology and system architecture knowledge required.

HAUPTROLLE UND TÄTIGKEITEN Prozessverantwortung für die Oberflächenprozesskette einschließlich Erstellung und Pflege von Produktions- und Prozessdokumentation (Arbeitsanweisungen, Prozesse, Betriebsmittel etc.) Projektmanagement und Projektunterstützung mit standardisierten Oberflächenspezifikationen Unterstützung bei der Entwicklung von Prozessüberwachungsinstrumenten für die Oberflächenprozesskette Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Optimierungslösungen zur Verbesserung der Prozessstabilität, Produktqualität, Effizienz und Personensicherheit unter Einhaltung der Qualitätsstandards Als technischer Experte lösen Sie Produktionsprobleme im Oberflächenbereich in Zusammenarbeit mit Qualität und Produktmanagement Bereichen Sie arbeiten eng mit Produktionsbereichen zusammen, um Prozesse zu analysieren und zu optimieren und Verschwendung zu vermeiden Resultierende Verbesserungen und Rentabilitätssteigerungen mit unserem CIP und DarWin Tool zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung aufzeigen Sehen Sie unvorhergesehene Situationen, Konflikte und Widerstände als Chance und finden Sie einen Weg, Ihr Ziel zu erreichen SCHLÜSSELERFAHRUNGEN - Welche Erfahrungen bringen Erfolg für diese Position? Vertiefte Kenntnisse von Oberflächenspezifikationen und Normen Kenntnisse über industrielle Reinigungsverfahren, Anlagentechnik, Chemie und Grundkenntnisse über Metalle Erfahrung in der Erstellung von Arbeitsanweisungen, Schulungsunterlagen und Anlagendokumentation KOMPETENZEN - Welche Kompetenzen führen zum Erfolg in dieser Position? Abgeschlossene technische Grundausbildung und ein abgeschlossenes Studium als Maschinenbau oder Verfahrensingenieur / Techniker Ausgewiesene Erfahrung als Projektleiter (Projektmanagement) in der Industrie Erfahrung auf dem Gebiet der Prozessanalyse und Optimierung Gute MS-Office und ERP-Kenntnisse mit Vorteil Microsoft Dynamics (D365) Grundkenntnisse in Chemie sind von Vorteil Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift, fähig in Englisch sicher kommunizieren, Sachverhalte klären und dokumentieren

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: CONTROLLER YOUR CHALLENGES Responsible for budget preparation and rolling forecast for the flagship site CH Monthly calculation and reporting of various KPIs as well as their review, interpretation and definition of measures Collaboration on monthly/annual financial statements Carrying out production cost, material cost and variance analyses Carrying out costing runs (actual/planned costing) and analyses Responsible for monthly inventory reporting and the monthly calculation of obsolescence Responsible for standard cost calculation (including hourly rate calculation and surcharges) Investment controlling including support and validation of investment projects Assessment and tracking of continuous improvement measures Business partner in financial matters for the site manager and other Site Management functions Support in the refinement of the new ERP system (Microsoft D365) YOUR COMPETENCIES A degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Controlling or a related field Enthusiasm for learning and willingness to take on new challenges and responsibilities. Hands-on mentality and ability to take initiative and responsibility. Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence and impact key stakeholders effectively. Strong collaboration with production management and other departments. Familiarity with production processes, cost accounting and pricing and production-related performance indicators (e.g. OTDc, Past due, OEE,…) At least 5 years of professional experience in operations controlling in a manufacturing industry Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP system is an advantage. Experience with BI tools (e.g. Power BI) is an advantage. Minimum B2 German language skills

Das Team Schweiz in Haag sucht Sie: IT System Engineer Wir suchen einen erfahrenen System Netzwerk Engineer, der gemeinsam mit unserem Team für die Planung, Implementierung und Verwaltung von Netzwerk- und Firewall-Lösungen verantwortlich ist. Zu seinen Aufgaben gehört es, Netzwerke zu überwachen, zu optimieren und Sicherheitsmaßnahmen umzusetzen, um eine stabile und sichere Infrastruktur zu gewährleisten. IHRE HERAUSFORDERUNGEN Planung, Implementierung und Verwaltung von Netzwerk- und Firewall-Lösungen Überwachung und Optimierung der Netzwerkperformance Unterstützung bei der Fehlerbehebung und Problemlösung im Netzwerkbereich Analyse und Planung der Netzwerkressourcen zur Kapazitätsplanung Durchführung von Netzwerk-Upgrades und -Migrationen Erstellung und Pflege detaillierter Dokumentationen der Netzwerkarchitektur und -konfigurationen Verwaltung und Optimierung des Netzwerks im Zusammenhang mit unseren Azure-Themen Zusammenarbeit mit anderen IT-Teams zur Sicherstellung eines reibungslosen Betriebs IHRE KOMPETENZEN Abgeschlossenes Studium der Informatik oder eine vergleichbare technische Ausbildung Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im Bereich Netzwerk- und Firewall-Management Fundierte Kenntnisse in Netzwerktechnologien (z.B. TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN) Erfahrung mit Firewall-Systemen und Switch -Systemen (z.B. Cisco, Meraki, Opensystems, Palo Alto) Kenntnisse in der Netzwerküberwachung und -analyse Erfahrung mit Azure-Netzwerktechnologien und -Diensten Teamfähigkeit, Kommunikationsstärke und eine lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise Gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift Bereitschaft zur Teilnahme am Bereitschaftsdienst WAS WIR BIETEN Eine kollaborative, offene Arbeitsumgebung, die Wert auf Ihre Ideen und Beiträge legt Ein wettbewerbsfähiges Gehaltspaket mit zusätzlichen Leistungen Flexible Arbeitszeiten, inklusive Homeoffice-Möglichkeiten Fortbildungsmöglichkeiten und Karriereentwicklung innerhalb des Unternehmens Ein engagiertes und unterstützendes Team, das gemeinsam Erfolge feiert Kantine vor Ort am Standort in Haag 27 Tage Urlaub

Join us as a Cloud & AI Applications Architect to shape the future of cloud-based business applications in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) department. You'll drive innovation, establish a competence center, and train the organization on advanced cloud and AI solutions. If you're passionate about technology and its business impact, we want to hear from you! YOUR CHALLENGES Design, implement, and maintain cloud applications that add real business value in forecasting, supply chain planning and optimization. Develop scalable AI/ML solutions for better decision-making in supply chain management. Optimize ETL workflows and data pipelines for business applications. Implement UI solutions for cloud business applications. Promote adoption of digital tools across departments. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technology solutions. Mentor and train the organization on cloud and AI applications. Play a key role in establishing a competence center for innovation in SCM digitalization. Lead digital transformation initiatives in the strategic semiconductor supply chain. YOUR COMPETENCIES 3+ years of experience in cloud applications, AI/ML solutions, or data science. MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related fields. Expertise in Azure ML, MLOps, DBT, and cloud-native application design. Strong skills in Python, SQL, PySpark. Knowledge of time-series forecasting, optimization, and analytics. Experience with ML/DL libraries like Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch. Ability to build UIs with Power BI, Streamlit, or Dash Plotly. Familiarity with other major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) is a plus. Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management. Leadership, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing mindset. Familiarity with supply chain systems (D365, SAP, Kinaxis) and supply chain KPIs and processes is a plus. WHAT WE OFFER High-impact role in digital transformation within the highly strategic semiconductor supply chain. Opportunity to shape a competence center and define SCM digitalization best practices. Career growth at the intersection of business strategy, data science, and cloud technologies. Flexible hybrid work in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Team Leader, Supply Chain YOUR CHALLENGES Team Leadership: Lead and develop a team of five supply chain professionals, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments such as NPI, production planning, engineering, sales, and finance to align strategies and achieve company-wide objectives. Supply Chain Strategy: Ensure that the defined supply chain strategies are implemented and continuously improved, so that the company's goals and objectives are achieved. Procurement and Supplier Management: Source and manage suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of raw materials, components, and parts necessary for valve production. Ensure that contracts and agreements are adhered to, and identify and mitigate potential risks associated with such contracts. Demand Forecasting: Analyze forecasted demands, review inventory settings and align with suppliers to ensure that the forecasted demands can be delivered. Inventory Management: Maintain optimal inventory levels to minimize carrying costs while ensuring product availability. Implement efficient inventory control measures and cycle counting procedures. Quality Control: Enforce that quality control processes are adhered to. Cost Optimization: Continuously identify cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain, such as process improvements, supplier negotiations, and inventory reduction strategies. Compliance and Regulations: Stay informed about industry regulations, certifications, and quality standards relevant to all metal valves. Ensure compliance throughout the supply chain. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, including disruptions, supplier issues, and market fluctuations. YOUR COMPETENCIES Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field. Master's degree or professional certifications (e.g., APICS, CSCP) is a plus. Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain management within the manufacturing industry, preferably in high mix / low volume manufacturing or a related field in semiconductor. Strong leadership and team management skills. Proficiency in supply chain software and tools, including ERP systems. Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both in German and English language. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of international trade and customs regulations is beneficial. Willingness to travel (20%)

HR Specialist In dieser verantwortungsvollen Rolle übernimmst Du als erfahrene HR-Fachperson die Verantwortung und Weiterentwicklung zentraler Prozesse im Zeitmanagement, insbesondere im Bereich Absenzen- und Case Management. Du bist Ansprechperson für komplexe sozialversicherungsrechtliche Fragestellungen und arbeitest eng mit internen und externen Schnittstellen wie dem SECO, der UKA sowie Versicherungen zusammen. Mit Deinem fundierten Fachwissen, Deiner strukturierten Arbeitsweise und Deiner lösungsorientierten Haltung wirst Du zu einer unverzichtbaren Stütze im HR Services Team. DEINE HAUPTAUFGABEN Verantwortung für das Absenzen- und Case Management, inkl. Koordination, Dokumentation und Kommunikation mit internen und externen Stellen Bearbeitung komplexer Versicherungsfälle (Unfall, Krankheit, IV, Taggeld, etc.) unter Einhaltung der geltenden gesetzlichen Vorgaben Beratung von Führungskräften und Mitarbeitenden in Bezug auf Arbeitsunfähigkeit, Reintegration, Lohnfortzahlung und sozialversicherungsrechtliche Fragestellungen Aktive Zusammenarbeit mit UKA, dem SECO, Versicherungen, Behörden sowie internen Partnern wie Legal und Occupational Health Sicherstellung und Weiterentwicklung eines effizienten Zeit- und Abwesenheitsmanagements im HR-System Erstellung von Reports und Kennzahlen zu Absenzen, Lohnfortzahlungskosten und Case Management Aktivitäten Mitwirkung an internen Richtlinien und Prozessen im Bereich Absenzmanagement, sowie aktive Mitarbeit in Projekten zur Prozessoptimierung und Digitalisierung DEIN PROFIL Abgeschlossene HR-Ausbildung oder vergleichbare Weiterbildung, idealerweise mit Schwerpunkt Sozialversicherungswesen Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung im Case Management, Zeitmanagement oder HR Services mit Fokus auf Absenzen und Sozialversicherungen Vertiefte Kenntnisse im schweizerischen Sozialversicherungsrecht (insb. UVG, KVG) Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit UKA, dem SECO sowie mit Behörden und Versicherungen IT-Affinität und fundierte Kenntnisse in MS Office sowie Erfahrung mit HR-Systemen (z. B. SAP SuccessFactors) Sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift sowie gute Englischkenntnisse Strukturierte, gewissenhafte und empathische Persönlichkeit mit hoher Serviceorientierung und Verantwortungsbewusstsein WAS WIR BIETEN Eine verantwortungsvolle Rolle mit Gestaltungsspielraum in einem dynamischen, zukunftsorientierten HR-Umfeld Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Fachspezialist:innen sowie internen und externen Partnern Möglichkeiten zur fachlichen Weiterentwicklung und zur Mitwirkung an bereichsübergreifenden Projekten Flexible Arbeitszeiten, modernes Arbeitsumfeld und attraktive Sozialleistungen

Aufgrund des Unternehmenswachstums sucht das Team Schweiz in Haag Verstärkung: Kreditorenbuchhalter/-in, (100%) IHR NEUES AUFGABENGEBIET Verantwortlich für das Kreditorenmanagement Eigenständige 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 Erstellung der termingerechten Zahlungsläufe Überwachung der automatisierten Verbuchung der Kanban Transaktionen Überwachung des vollständigen Rücklaufs der Kreditorenrechnungen Ansprechperson im Falle von Abklärungen/Differenzbereinigungen und externen Anfragen Weiterentwicklung der bestehenden Prozesse und deren Dokumentation Stammdatenpflege IHRE FÄHIGEKITEN UND TALENTE Kaufmännische Grundausbildung Mehrjährige 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 So sind wir Dynamisches Unternehmen, mit einem anspruchsvollen und abwechslungsreichen Tätigkeitsfeld, in dem Sie sich entwickeln können Gute Einarbeitung und ein motiviertes Team, damit Sie erfolgreich sind und Spaß haben Chance, eigene Ideen zur Unternehmensentwicklung einzubringen · Weitere Informationen unter www.vatvalve.com

DEINE VERANTWORTUNGSBEREICHE Selbständige Durchführung des gesamten Payroll-Prozesses (von Lohnmutationen bis zum Lohnabschluss) Bearbeitung aller lohnrelevanten Sozialversicherungs- und Quellensteuerfragen Selbständige Abwicklung internationaler Payroll-Themen (z. B. Expatriates, grenzüberschreitende Einsätze, Shadow Payrolls) in enger Zusammenarbeit mit externen Beratern und der internen Global Mobility Abteilung Mitarbeit im Bereich Zeitmanagement (Zeiterfassungssysteme, Abwesenheiten, Schnittstellen) Beratung von Mitarbeitenden, Führungskräften und HR-Kolleg:innen zu Themen der Lohn- und Sozialversicherungen Erstellung von Reports, Auswertungen und Mitarbeit bei HR-Reporting-Initiativen Mitwirkung bei Jahresendarbeiten sowie internen und externen Audits Aktive Mitwirkung bei der Optimierung, Automatisierung und Digitalisierung unserer Payroll- und Zeitprozesse Beratung bei komplexen lohnrelevanten Fragestellungen mit arbeits-, steuer- oder sozialversicherungsrechtlichem Bezug DEIN PROFIL – WAS DU MITBRINGST Höhere Weiterbildung im Bereich Lohnadministration und/oder Sozialversicherungen (z. B. Fachausweis) Fundierte Berufserfahrung als Payroll Specialist im Schweizer Markt, idealerweise in einem internationalen oder komplexen Unternehmensumfeld Sehr gute Kenntnisse in SAP Payroll und UKA von großem Vorteil. Präzise, strukturierte und eigenverantwortliche Arbeitsweise – auch unter Zeitdruck Fließende Deutsch- und sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift WAS DICH ERWARTET Eine verantwortungsvolle Rolle mit Gestaltungsspielraum Ein dynamisches und kollegiales HR-Team Moderne Arbeitsumgebung mit der Möglichkeit, Prozesse aktiv mitzugestalten Vielfältige Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten in einem internationalen Umfeld

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Product Manager - Isolation Valves YOUR CHALLENGES Own the responsibility for VAT's Isolation Valves product series. Manage your valves product life cycle during all phases. Own the interface to sales teams and customers for all technical aspects in defined markets. Coordinate simultaneous developments of multiple product solutions according to customer requests and product roadmap. Monitor and optimize profitability of product lines and regions. Implement value pricing and value propositions. Cooperate with all BU’s of VAT to take advantage of synergies in product offering to ADV customers. Identify market trends and technical roadmaps of customers to derive needs for adaptation of VAT’s product offering. Support the sales entities of VAT group in product training, customer acquisition, product presentations and negotiations. Establish technical customer documentation like manuals and product data sheets according to applicable regulatory requirements. YOUR COMPETENCIES Degree in science or engineering. A good know how of mechanical and electrical systems and/or vacuum experience preferred. Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful record of accomplishment in a commercial position. Strong experience in managing international customers and projects on a global scale. Powerful entrepreneur mindset and strategic thinking. Ability to identify market developments and derive requirements that influence the future valve business. Experience in product management is preferred. Fluent in English, ability to negotiate in speaking and writing. Fluency in German is of advantage.

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Team Leader Engineering, BU WPS Engineering Modules As a member of the business unit SEMI you are developing vacuum valves and systems for the semiconductor industry. Our products are key elements for the next generation of computer chips that enable megatrends like digitalization, internet of things, 5g/6g or autonomous driving. Being very close to our customers all over the world and satisfying their specific demands is crucial for our business. Together with our product managers, project managers, project buyers and quality engineers, you will lead product developments to a technical and commercial success. YOUR CHALLENGES Lead of a mechanical engineering team with 7-12 colleagues Facilitate personal development and team growth Contribute to departmental strategi and implementation Responsibility for capacity planning Coordinate the team during escalations Drive portfolio innovation in coordination with key stakeholders Streamline processes YOUR COMPETENCIES Technical education or apprenticeship with an additional Bachelor or Master degree Leadership skills to take the lead over 7-12 colleagues 5 years of professional experience preferred Hands on, systematic and independent working style Ability to work in highly agile project teams Fluent in English, German preferred Willingness to travel in the range of 5-10%

HAUPTROLLE UND TÄTIGKEITEN Technische Autorität für Vulkanisierungstechnologieketten am Standort Schweiz. Treibt die Standardisierung von Anlagen und entsprechenden Prozessen voran. Prozessverantwortung für die Vulkanisierungsprozesskette am Standort Schweiz, einschliesslich der Erstellung und Pflege der Produktions- und Prozessdokumentation (Arbeitsanweisungen, Methoden, Prozesse, Richtlinien etc.) Projektemanagement / Projektleitung und Projektunterstützung Aktive Unterstützung bei der Qualifizierung von Prozessen, Elastomeren und Produkten Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Optimierungslösungen zur Verbesserung der Prozessstabilität, Produktqualität, Effizienz und Personensicherheit unter Einhaltung der Qualitätsstandards Technischer Experte bei Produktionsproblemen in Zusammenarbeit mit Qualität und Produktmanagement Prozesse analysieren, optimieren und Verschwendung eliminieren Resultierende Verbesserungen und Rentabilitätssteigerungen mit unserem CIP und DarWin Tool zur kontinuierlichen Verbesserung aufzeigen SCHLÜSSELERFAHRUNGEN - Welche Erfahrungen bringen Erfolg für diese Position? Vertiefte Kenntnisse in der Verfahrenstechnik sowie der Anlagentechnik Kenntnisse auf dem Gebiet der Prozessanalyse und Optimierung Vertiefte Kenntnisse des Vulkanisationsprozesses, der Vulkanisationswerkzeuge und Elastomere Erfahrung in der Erstellung von Anlagendokumentationen, Arbeitsanweisungen und Lernunterlagen Erfahrungen im Training von Mitarbeitern KOMPETENZEN - Welche Kompetenzen führen zum Erfolg in dieser Position? Abgeschlossene technische Grundausbildung Weiterbildung in der Prozess-/Verfahrenstechnik oder ähnlichen Bereichen Ausgewiesene Erfahrung in der Projektleitung/Projektmanagement in der Industrie Gute MS-Office und ERP-Kenntnisse mit Vorteil Microsoft Dynamics (D365) Teamfähigkeit und sehr gute Deutschkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift, fähig in Englisch zu kommunizieren, Sachverhalte klären und dokumentieren Durchsetzungsvermögen, eigenständige Arbeitsweise, Engagement und Belastbarkeit, analytische Denkweise, kommunikativen Fähigkeiten und selbstsicheres Auftreten. Unvorhergesehene Situationen, Konflikte und Widerstände als Chance und Herausforderung sehen

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Development Engineer (100%) YOUR CHALLENGES Development, design and sustainment of mechatronic vacuum valves and vacuum system technology in an international and dynamic environment. Close interaction with customers in the USA and Asia in order to provide customized solutions. Managing the internal interfaces to sales, quality-, account- and product managers as well as production. Development of inspection and test procedures in close cooperation with labs. Creation and maintenance of production drawings, parts lists and all technical documentation. Review and optimization of manufacturability in cooperation with the production departments and supply chain. Technical support in analyzing and solving quality problems. Responsible contact person for complex assemblies and products. Collaboration in an interdisciplinary team for successful implementation of challenging projects. YOUR COMPETENCIES Degree in mechanical engineering (FH/ETH) or a comparable qualification. Proven track record in the development and design of mechatronic assemblies. Several years of professional experience (10+ years) in development, ideally in the vacuum industry. Solid communication skills in interacting with customers. Good CAD knowledge, preferably Siemens NX. User knowledge of ERP and PLM systems. Very good ability of English, German is a plus. Open to travel (10-15%).

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Supply Specialist - Electronic Components and Assemblies As a Supply Specialist for Electronics at VAT, you play a crucial role in our supply chain operations, particularly focusing on the New Product Introduction (NPI) processes for our advanced vacuum technology products, including valves, chambers, and modules. Your main responsibilities include managing the initial purchases of new parts for NPI, encompassing cost and inventory management. You conduct initial evaluations to identify the best-fitting supply chain concepts for electronic components and assemblies such as Control units & Electrical Actuators to ensure optimal integration into our operations. You coordinate interface support with internal and external stakeholders - such as suppliers, Category Management, project managers, engineers, and product managers - to ensure seamless information exchange and timely deliveries. This involves the execution of the defined Category strategy in projects and setting up relevant purchasing & logistics master data to effectively integrate NPI into regular Material Requirements Planning (MRP) calculations. The position has a dotted line responsibility to the Category Manager for Electronics & Assemblies and is allocated in the Product Line Supply Chain for Control valves (solid line). YOUR CHALLENGES Supplier Setup and Initial Purchasing: Manage the initial procurement of new parts required for NPI processes, including cost and inventory management. Supply Chain Concept Evaluation: Evaluate and identify the best-fitting supply chain concepts for products to ensure optimal integration. Interface Coordination: Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless information exchange and timely deliveries. Master Data Management: Set up relevant logistics master data to integrate NPI into regular Material Requirements Planning (MRP) calculations. Order Evaluation and Shipment Confirmation: Evaluate NPI orders and confirm shipment data to ensure on-time delivery. NPI Product Approval Workflow Management: Manage and execute the NPI Product Approval Workflow related to Dynamics 365. Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with suppliers, project managers, engineers, and product managers to ensure alignment on schedules and requirements for NPI projects. Operational Efficiency Enhancement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve supply chain processes related to NPI, focusing on increasing efficiency and reducing costs. Risk Management: Assess potential supply chain risks in NPI processes and develop mitigation strategies to prevent disruptions. Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to NPI activities to ensure objectives are met and identify areas for improvement. Regulatory Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all supply chain activities comply with company policies and customers regulatory requirements, maintaining accurate records and documentation. YOUR COMPETENCIES Higher education with a focus on procurement, project management and supply chain operations or equivalent. Several years of professional experience in a comparable position, ideally in project procurement and Supply Chain with focus on electronic components and assemblies Familiarity with supply chain concept setup with focus on cost of goods sold and multi-source strategies Very good user knowledge of MS Office products, especially Excel; experience with ERP systems (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations). Strategic, analytical, process-oriented thinking, and structured work. Independent, flexible, and persistent personality with assertiveness, negotiation skills, and organizational talent. Experience in project management is an advantage. Very good English skills, written and spoken

Our team in Zurich, Switzerland is looking for you: Internship Corrosion Protection Internship Objectives Fueled by the ever-growing demand for computational power, the leading-edge technology nodes (≤7nm) require process control at the atomic scale. At VAT, we are developing the next generation of advanced sensing solutions for the semiconductor industry. Semiconductor manufacturing processes often utilize corrosive gases and plasma environments that pose a risk for VAT’s sensors and products. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic intern to join our Zürich-based team and focus on advancing the corrosion protection strategies for our MEMS pressure sensor. The position will be based in Zürich, Switzerland. Description of main activities Support the development of protective measures to enhance sensor durability under extreme manufacturing conditions. Assist in the design, implementation, and testing of corrosion protection strategies for sensors. Conduct failure analysis and material testing to identify failure mechanisms. Design experimental set-ups for testing the durability of VAT’s products in plasma etching systems. Competencies acquired at the end of the Internship This internship aims to provide you with practical skills and knowledge in sensor testing and experimental procedures in the semiconductor industry, preparing you for a future technical career. As a research & development intern in our dynamic environment, you will get the opportunity to work on real-life industrial challenges. By the end of the internship, you will have acquired the following competencies: Technical Skills: Gain hands-on experience in a cross-disciplinary project, where you will expand your knowledge in physics, chemistry, materials science, and both mechanical and electrical engineering. Analytical Skills: Ability to plan, execute, and evaluate experiments, and to analyze and interpret experimental data. Communication Skills: Experience in presenting technical information and progress reports, as well as participating in technical discussions. Problem-Solving Skills: Practical experience in diagnosing and solving real-world problems in the semiconductor industry. Collaboration Skills: Work within a dynamic team, including engineers, materials scientists, and designers, to address complex challenges in sensor development. Industry Experience: Insight into the practical aspects of sensor design, testing, and refinement within a commercial product development cycle. Description of Requirements Masters or PhD student in materials science, chemistry, physics, or mechanical engineering. Excellent communication skills, able to work independently, and passionate about learning. Experience with or knowledge of semiconductors and/or semiconductor fabrication. (optional) Understanding of dry etching processes and thin-film deposition processes. (optional) Practical experience working in a laboratory or clean environment.