Development Engineer Sensor Protection Advanced Sensors

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions of integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Location:

Haag, St. Gallen, CH.

Employment Type:

Permanent.

We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland – Haag, invite a talented and passionate Development Engineer Corrosion Protection to join our innovative development environment. You will be responsible for strengthening our competencies in the field of vacuum sensor protection against corrosive gases and material deposition in semiconductor processes. In this role, you will contribute to accelerating the time‑to‑market of our advanced sensor products by developing and implementing effective protection concepts and solutions.

Through your expertise, you will support the continuous advancement of our sensor technologies and help ensure reliable performance in demanding semiconductor manufacturing environments.

• Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation
• 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 high‑end 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

• Leading the development of advanced sensor protection concepts and technologies
• Investigation and testing of different materials, coatings, and methods
• Evaluation and application of accelerated testing procedures and setups
• Development and characterization of scalable material concepts for new generation, industrial sensor assemblies
• Collaboration with industrial and academic partners
• Joining a multi‑location R&D organization (Haag, Zürich), some work‑related travel is required (max. 20%)

• MSc or PhD degree in material science, physics, chemistry or related field
• 5+ years of industry experience on material‑related topics
• Work experience in vacuum technology and/or semiconductor industry
• Negotiating skills in English and German (fluent in spoken and writing)
• In‑depth understanding of semiconductor processes is beneficial
• You are used to working independently, proactively and in an organized manner
• You have a strong ability to work in a team and care about interdisciplinary interface functions

We look forward to receive your application.

You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome.