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 , Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We 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.

Your Challenges

• Development, design and sustainment of mechatronic vacuum valves and vacuum system technology in an international and  dynamic environment
• Close collaboration with customers across USA and in order to provide customized solutions.
• Managing internal interfaces to sales, quality-, account- and product managers as well as production.
• Development of test and inspection procedures in close cooperation with labs.
• Creation and maintenance of production drawings, bill of material and all technical documentation.
• Driving design-for-manufacturing initiatives and product optimization in close cooperation with production and supply chain organizations
• Providing technical expertise in the investigation, root cause analysis, and solutions of quality and reliability issues.
• Responsible contact person for complex assemblies and products.
• Collaboration in an interdisciplinary team for successful implementation of challenging projects.

Your Profile

• Degree in mechanical engineering (FH/ETH) or a comparable qualification.
• Proven expertise in development and design of complex mechatronic systems.
• Several years of professional experience (3-5 years) in development. Ideally in the vacuum industry.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with customers
• Solid CAD knowledge, preferably Siemens NX.
• working knowledge of ERP and PLM systems.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken; language skills are considered an advantage.
• Open to travel (10-15%).