Development Engineer

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

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.

Development Engineer, Corporate R&D Advanced Design

As part of the R&D Advanced Design team, you will develop breakthrough design concepts beyond today's product offering. You will collaborate with multiple disciplines such as simulation, technology, project buyers, and external competence partners to drive innovation and ensure the successful implementation of cutting-edge solutions.

YOUR CHALLENGES

• Development of innovative products and cutting-edge technologies for VAT
• Development and implementation of related test setups and measurements
• Performing first lab-based experiments to prove concepts
• Handle uncertainties in early development phases
• Close collaboration with internal and external competence partners
• Design to cost in collaboration with project buyers
• Active participation and contribution to our competence communities

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor or master degree in mechanical, mechatronic, or systems engineering
• Strong passion for developing mechanical and mechatronic products and sub-systems
• Enthusiastic about creating concepts and prototyping mechanical or mechatronic products
• Proficient in CAD, preferably Siemens NX and Ansys Discovery for live simulation
• Skilled in developing and conducting experiments and measurements
• Experience in setting up measurements and experiments, with Beckhoff TwinCAT experience being advantageous
• Solid knowledge base in thermodynamics and thermal applications
• Several years of professional experience, preferably in the semiconductor industry
• Hands-on, innovative, and independent working style
• Fluent in English; German proficiency is preferred

Interested?We look forward to receive your application.

You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome.