Development Engineer

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.

Haag, St. Gallen, CH

Permanent

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

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.

• Product development and product responsibility in close cooperation with our product managers, sales subsidiaries and customers
• Active participation in development and relocation projects
• Support product tests in our laboratory
• Creation and maintenance of manufacturing drawings, parts lists as well as technical documentation
• Design reviews and optimization with manufacturing, supplier quality engineers and project buyers
• Technical support in case of quality problems

• Technical education or apprenticeship, ideally with an additional Bachelor or Master degree
• Passion in developing concepts, prototyping and industrialization of mechanical or mechatronic products
• 2-3 years of professional experience preferred
• Hands on, systematic and independent working style
• Ability to work in highly agile project teams
• Good CAD knowledge, advantageously Siemens NX
• Fluent in English, German preferred
• Willingness to travel in the range of 5-10%

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.