About Us
At VAT, we have been driving innovation and efficiency for over 50 years. As the leading international developer, manufacturer, and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, our passion has enabled us to grow into a global company with over 2000 employees worldwide.
Job Description
We are seeking a talented Product Manager with profound knowledge in control systems and/or vacuum dynamics for Semiconductor chip manufacturing. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of solving leading-edge technical challenges and bring strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and a passion for working with and further developing a globally matrixed team of experienced engineers and scientists.
Key Responsibilities
* Owning the product offering for selected advanced products, initially focusing on a new pressure control system development.
* Acting as the driver of an incubator for new products in semiconductor applications, particularly related to process control and vacuum dynamics.
* Engaging with customers and guiding them in finding better solutions for their high-value challenges.
* Transforming customer needs into actionable product specifications.
* Initiating and supporting the required innovation projects within the multi-functional matrix team.
* Developing product roadmaps and marketing strategies together with technology and application teams.
Requirements
* Master's or PhD degree in sciences or engineering, preferably in control systems, electronics, or physics.
* Profound know-how in product management for high-tech products, e.g., semiconductor equipment.
* Pro-active collaboration within the matrix organization.
* Strong entrepreneurial spirit, high level of engagement, ability for strategic and solution-oriented thinking and acting, as well as proactive and responsible teamwork.
* Negotiating skills in English (fluent in spoken and written); German is an advantage.
* Willingness to grow your responsibilities and show your potential while taking over ownership.
What We Offer
* Dynamic and strongly growing company, with a challenging and varied field of activities in which you can develop.
* Highly motivated project incubator team with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths.
* Opportunity to contribute your own ideas for the development of product offerings.
* Being part of the story to enlarge VAT's product portfolio towards advanced products for the semiconductor market.
About Our Company
VAT's headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), with production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania, and Taiwan. Our company values include innovation, courage, fairness, openness, and transparency, and we encourage our employees to share their ideas and contribute to our success.