System Engineer Semiconductor

System Engineer Semiconductor Applications

Location:

Haag, St. Gallen, CH

Employment Type:

Permanent

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

System Engineer Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Industry

VAT is looking for an experienced Development Engineer with strong expertise in the semiconductor industry and a forward-thinking approach to emerging challenges in advanced SEMI applications.

You have a proven ability to solve complex technical problems and deliver data-driven solutions.

In this role, you will connect advanced product development with application-specific expertise, collaborating in a global matrixed team with product and application managers, project managers, sales, and customers.

Your focus: ensuring our vacuum valves and systems meet evolving market needs. You’ll combine hands‑on development with proactive identification of customer requirements, translating them into technical solutions and new product opportunities.

• Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.
• Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds.
• 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 contribution.

• Lead feasibility studies, drive and assist technology and product development initiatives.
• Interact cross-functionally with local sales, product management, engineering and corporate R&D to ensure alignment with customer requirements.
• Participate actively in development projects, including support for product tests in the laboratory.
• Support business development activities by identifying future trends, defining new products and technologies with the objective to maximize sales and market share.
• Product development and responsibility in close cooperation with product managers, sales subsidiaries and customers.
• Active participation in development and relocation projects.
• Creation and maintenance of manufacturing drawings, parts lists, and technical documentation.
• Design reviews and optimization with manufacturing, supplier quality engineers and project buyers.
• Technical support in case of quality problems.
• Develop project proposals tailored to customer or industry demands.
• Assume full responsibility for defining and managing product requirements.
• Support execution of marketing strategy and technical marketing campaigns.
• Drive and conduct regular sales and field application engineer training.

• Master’s degree in engineering, sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Extensive semiconductor industry expertise; bachelor’s degree with long-term experience welcome.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor equipment and advanced chip manufacturing processes.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience preferred.
• Hands‑on, systematic, and independent work style; effective in agile teams.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and solid business acumen.
• Fluent in English;
  German, Japanese or Chinese is a plus.
• Willingness to travel (~10%).

You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. We offer flexible options for hybrid working and prioritize development according to your strengths and aspirations.

Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your online application.