Project Manager Corporate R&D

About VAT Group

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 integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Location:

Haag, St. Gallen, CH

Employment Type:

Permanent

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 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.

• Lead technology exploration and development projects with focus on innovation and improvement in the fields of Materials and Manufacturing Technologies
• Manage the Materials and Manufacturing Technologies project portfolio in collaboration with the dedicated Team Leaders
• Interdisciplinary teamwork with scientists, IP, product management, external partners and procurement etc.
• Ensure development is based on future application and system functions needed
• Close coordination with account management, product management and field application engineering to evaluate and understand customer application and needs
• Presentation of project progress in the frame of VAT innovation boards based on degree of innovation, project content, project costs and project timeline
• Close collaboration with colleagues from e.g. VAT particle testing, lab technicians, simulation team as well as engineering
• Further development of internal project management processes, methodologies and systems

• Engineering Degree (PhD or MSc) in materials science, physics, chemistry or related field
• Experience in managing highly complex multidisciplinary projects
• Good understanding of economic figures and quality management
• Resilient personality and strong leadership skills to drive development in cross-functional teams
• Proven track record in developing and implementing technologies in a high-tech environment
• Hands on mentality, analytical and systematic approach, creative thinker with problem solving skills and team spirit
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%)
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in an international environment combined with experience in the R&D area
• Knowledge in vacuum, vacuum applications/processes and semiconductor industry is beneficial
• Strong English and German language capabilities

You can already show success stories in technology development, and you are highly motivated to work in project management. You are used to work strongly independent and proactive. You have a strong ability to work in a team and care about interdisciplinary interface functions.

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.