Export & Import Specialist International Trade & Compliance

Export & Import Specialist for International Trade & Compliance

Evatec specializes in designing, developing, producing, and selling high‑tech thin film deposition equipment for the semiconductor, advanced packaging, optical, and optoelectronics markets. Our multinational team of scientists, engineers, and support staff in Switzerland is complemented by a global network of sales and technical support staff across 15 countries in Europe, Asia, and North America.

• 42‑hour work week with flexitime and home office options
• Flat hierarchies for better communication and collaboration
• Canteen and self‑catering options at our Layers Café
• Free covered parking
• Good public transport connections
• Variety of discounts (e.g., fitness centre memberships, car purchases, mobile phones, computers, etc.)
• Language training programmes
• Company and team events to foster the spirit

You have a strong background in international trade, think in processes and stay on top of complex export regulations. In this key role as a Export & Import Specialist
, you manage our global trade flows end to end, ensure compliance and smooth operations, and actively shape efficient logistics solutions with real impact. A role for professionals who take ownership and think globally.

• Run import and export processes: you handle and coordinate import and export orders from order placement to final delivery, including all required documentation.
• Be the go‑to person: you support internal teams and external partners with questions around transport, export processes and customs.
• Keep things compliant: you make sure trade regulations, export control rules and internal guidelines are followed.
• Take care of licences and payments: you obtain export and re‑export licences (incl. US regulations) and coordinate letters of credit and bank guarantees.
• Manage logistics and costs: you book freight, organise dangerous goods shipments (IATA, ADR) and check freight and customs costs.

• International trade experience: you have 3–5 years of experience in import and export order handling.
• Relevant training: you completed further training in export or foreign trade, ideally with a background in logistics or an industrial environment.
• Good regulatory understanding: you know your way around export control rules and US re‑export regulations.
• Hands‑on mindset: you work independently, take initiative and understand products, technologies and customer needs.
• Strong communication skills: you are confident in German and English and work in a structured, process‑oriented way.