VAT Vakuumventile AG

Team Leader – Smart Systems (100%) The manufacture of a high-end microchip requires over 1000 production steps. Vacuum valves are considered to be a critical component as they are in proximity to the semiconductor wafer and have impact on the process performance. Semiconductor fabs like Intel, Samsung or TSMC have increasing expectations to productivity and production yield. These fabs are increasingly using data generated along the manufacturing process to improve production performance. Smart, connected vacuum components are required for smart semiconductor manufacturing fabs enabling predictive maintenance, increasing performance and productivity. To develop the required smart valve technology we are looking for a visionary, experienced team leader to act as a central person between market demands and technology development in terms of sensors, algorithms, motion control and connected systems. You will lead a team of interdisciplinary specialists, define projects and work packages, execute the project roadmaps as well as report results to the management team. In addition, you will lead collaborations with our external partners. In addition your responsibilities are: * Management of a technology development of cross-functional team (recruiting, training, coaching, capacity handling…) * Assignment, technical lead and evaluation of development work as well as supporting project teams with in-depth technical expertise (e.g. Systems architecture engineering) * Development and implementation of policies, standards and procedures for the corporate engineering teams (e.g FW architecture development, Data Science & Algorithms) * Supporting Core Technology management in the development of the technology portfolio roadmap and assessment of feasible technologies/sensors. * Analyzing technology and resource needs based on market inputs, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects Your competences * Engineering Degree (PhD or MSc) in computer science, systems engineering, electronics, or mechatronics * Proven track record and technology leadership in management of complex projects (embedded systems, mechatronic systems linked with FW development, motion control) with minimum >5years experience (10y preferred) in an international acting company * Knowledge of vacuum sensors, optical systems and their applications in vacuum processing is advantageous. * Previous experience in leading cross functional teams (sensors, HW, FW developers) is preferred * Hands on, systematic approach, creative thinker with problem solving skills and team spirit

YOUR CHALLENGES For its Semiconductor division, VAT is looking for an experienced talented Product Manager with profound knowledge of the Semiconductor industry as well as visionary views on the upcoming challenges of the leading edge applications. In this role, you are managing all business aspects for the dedicated product portfolio including the strategy to achieve the business plan goals. You drive the product portfolio throughout the product life cycle, starting from new product introduction, product sustainment activities to phase out. The ideal candidate has a proven record of solving leading edge technical challenges for the Semiconductor market. You bring strong business acumen, demonstrate strategic thinking and know how to further building our customer trust and loyalty. You are able to provide fact driven solutions to solve complex problems and translate the market & customer requirements into visionary and ambitious strategies with related execution plans. * Supports sales organization in regards to all technical & operational aspects. * Driving the corporate strategy through a globally matrixed team across multiple functions. * Identify OEMs technical roadmaps and drive actual and future product requirements in order to protect and increase the share of wallet for the VAT group worldwide. * Accountable for customization- & industrialization projects and technical customer documentation like manuals, product data sheets according to European machinery directive. * Supervising all changes in regards to supply chain, manufacturing and assembly processes and preparing documentation for customer relevant changes and submitting it to the respective customers following the customer specific change management (CE!, CEx and POR) processes. YOUR COMPETENCIES * BSc (Preferred MSc) in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Physics or similar, MBA preferred * Product / account management experience in a matrix organization * proven track record of business development in the component B2B business, preferably in Semiconductors * ability to manage leading edge technology projects in a global organization for global customers * Good communication & negotiation skills in English

YOUR CHALLENGES As a Supply Specialist, you will play two key roles in our company in this demanding job. On the one hand, as a business partner and interface to our business units, you are the representative of the centrally managed operating unit responsible for the entire product life cycle. In this role, you will work closely with the product managers to identify early market trends and derive the right measures from them. You coordinate the cooperation with strategic purchasing, materials management and order fulfillment in order to continuously improve the costs in the life cycle of a product. On the other hand, you are the classic first-time buyer in a very exciting high-tech environment. You manage the initial purchase of new products in the VAT network - Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania. This includes obtaining offers, benchmarks and the classic project business, where you have the cost and time responsibility of all internally and externally manufactured components. * Cooperation with Product Line Supply Chain Managers and Order Material Managers to determine and ensure supply needs * Requirements and tender planning for the respective projects (offering / RFQ) * Execution of orders, from the evaluation of offers to the ordering process * Check of offers and order confirmations * Creation of Supply Chain Concept and initial orders * FAI orders (EMP) incl. technical approval * Creation and maintenance of master data (prototype to series) and operational plans * Responsibility for variance orders (AWA Process) * Communication, coordination and negotiation with existing and future suppliers involved in the project * Support in forecasting for planning future orders * Continuous data maintenance in applied ERP systems (article and other master data, etc.) * Management of the assigned articles and suppliers according to economic aspects. Ongoing audit of management type (Kanban, Dispo, order-related) * Participation in project meetings * Cross-departmental coordination and meetings to ensure the required delivery reliability YOUR COMPETENCIES * At least 3 years of experience in the field of materials management, operational and/or project purchasing in a cyclical industry such as semiconductor technology or similar * An excellent technical training as a process specialist / technician or similar whereby a further degree in economics is of advantage * Experience as a project manager in materials management and operational purchasing would be a plus * Good ERP/MRP skills (MS Dynamics 365, SAP, PSS etc.) * Very good German language skills and good English language skills * Sociable, team-oriented and communicative personality with strong resilience * You are flexible and can get involved in new requirements at any time * You pursue pragmatic approaches and proceed in a structured, analytical and solution-oriented manner

Our GSE team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Product Manager for Vulcanized Seals – BU Global Services For its Global Services Business Unit (GSE), VAT is looking for a talented technical Product Manager with profound knowledge in market/business development, product portfolio management and customer strategy execution in an international high tech business environment, preferably in the aftermarket. In this role, you are responsible worldwide for vulcanized products towards our key IDM/OEM customers and corresponding product families, while supporting the internal stakeholders/BUs during new product development. You drive the product portfolio throughout the product life cycle, starting from new product introduction and product sustainment activities to phase-out, while making sure that execution is according to the customer requirements and processes. You bring strong business acumen, demonstrate strategic thinking and know how to further build our customer trust and loyalty. You are able to provide fact driven solutions to solve complex problems and translate identified market & customer requirements into successful customer & product strategies with related market introductions plans. YOUR CHALLENGES * Supporting VAT sales & service organization with regards to all technical & commercial & operational aspects of vulcanized products * Developing service product & customer strategies based on market and competitive intelligence * Deriving business plans from the growth strategy and directing market introduction plans * Identifying customer technical roadmaps and drive corresponding product development * Monitoring the market to address evolving needs and trends, and defend VAT’s market position * Managing sales and profitability targets for the dedicated product family YOUR COMPETENCIES * Bachelor/Master's degree in sciences / engineering or equivalent education, preferably chemical engineering * Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful record of accomplishment in a commercial position * Background or experience in material sciences, preferably within the elastomer & polymer field * Experience in product management within a high tech international environment, preferably in the vacuum industry or critical component B2B business * Fluent business English skills in written and spoken * Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and know-how to further build our customer’s trust and loyalty * Ability to provide fact-driven solutions and to translate the market requirements into growth strategies with related execution plans * Strong interpersonal, time management, analytical and communication skills

Our growing team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you: Product Manager Bellows within BU SEMI (100%) YOUR CHALLENGES Being the interface with defined SEMI OEM customer(s) in regards to all technical aspects Owning dedicated product series and manages the product life cycle during all phases (product development, phase-in, CIP’s, Customization, phase-out, pricing, training, marketing documentation) Identification of OEM technical roadmap and drive actual and future product requirements in order to protect and increase the share of wallet for VAT group worldwide Monitoring profitability of the OEM accounts and derive measures in order to sustain and increase the profitability. Conducting and managing CIP and value engineering projects of customer products including efforts to achieve the required annual cost down targets Supporting the sales entities of VAT group in customer acquisition and negotiations Training sales engineers and customers Establishing technical customer documentation like manuals, product data sheets according to European machinery directive YOUR COMPETENCIES Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, electronics or physics, master degree is advantageous. Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful record of accomplishment in a commercial position. 3+ years’ experience in product management with a strong emphasis on roadmap execution, winning projects and riving profitability within the vacuum or semiconductor industry. Profound experience of the sales process (mechanisms) of high tech components in a highly consolidated market environment on a global scale. Strong entrepreneurship and strategic thinking, analytical and communication skills to structure and influence discussions within the team as well as senior management and stakeholders Knowledge of Semiconductor market and the relevant processes. Solid experience in managing international projects Fluent business English skills written and spoken Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 10%)

YOUR CHALLENGES The Purpose of the Global Category Manager – Indirect Material & Services position, is to establish, develop, communicate and execute category strategies in order to optimize the Total Cost of Ownership for VAT´s production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan. The role will have significant impact on cost and supply base optimization and will act as commercial project leader on international cross functional projects within the category. The position is expected to be the main driver creating savings and spend insight including transparency on processes and policies across markets. Additionally the position is expected to report and share findings, savings and transferring best practice experiences that can be further deployed. In all its activities the position is expected to act as a commercial expert and change agent working closely together with Regional Category Managers, in Global Supply Chain and any other relevant internal or external stakeholders. Develop, formulate and deliver short, medium, long term category strategies to ensure best TCO and security of supply for VAT Represent own Indirect Material categories within the Global VAT organization Accountable for the global category specific achievement of the objectives of cost optimization, supply base optimization and maverick buying reduction etc. Provide forward-looking guidance on trends, threats and opportunities in own categories Act as a business partner to key stakeholders and create value for our internal customers Active supplier relationship management of the global supply base within its own category in alignment with the category teams in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania YOUR COMPETENCIES A further education in Procurement or equivalent; ideally a Master’s degree or similar. Preferably 5-10+ years of in depth strategic, tactical and operational sourcing experience with a solid working knowledge of global category management Working experience within a global complex organization; an understanding of cross-functional & cross cultural change management is essential Experience in MRO or indirect category management and familiarity with the internal challenges of implementing change Strong contract negotiation skills, ideally with practice in global industrial manufacturing companies Experience with sourcing systems and e-tool solutions Solid people and change management skills, stakeholder engagement, cross-functional project leadership skills, strong analytical skills and ability to focus on the essential facts, able to get results through others, able to multi-task, ability to work under pressure Fluent in German and English (spoken and written)

YOUR CHALLENGES As part of the Indirect Purchasing team, you will work with Category Management to determine what to buy and where. In this exciting and diverse role as Buyer, the focus is on quality, cost and on-time delivery, with the highest priority on meeting our internal customer needs. * Obtaining quotations, preparing bid comparisons and carrying out price clarifications * Triggering orders and active monitoring of delivery dates * Maintaining and developing supplier relationships including support in price negotiations, quantity contracts and supplier visits in coordination with category management * Supporting in strategic tasks such as evaluation of new suppliers, supplier assessments, execution of benchmark, etc. * Continuous data maintenance in applied ERP systems (article and supplier master data) * Manage assigned articles and suppliers according to commercial aspects (Kanban, Dispo, order related) * Co-design efficient processes across the entire "source to pay" process chain YOUR COMPETENCIES * Completed commercial education/apprenticeship, e.g. as an industrial clerk * Further education as a Purchasing Specialist or Business Administration preferred * A solid 3-5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing company * Good knowledge of MS-Office and ERP systems (MS Dynamics D365 an advantage) * Agile and can able to adapt to new requirements at any time * Ability to take pragmatic approach and proceed in a structured, analytical and solution-oriented manner * A high level of resilience, with a diplomatic yet assertive charisma * Very good German and good English skills

The Head of Product Management owns the product life cycle, leads the product managers and acts as the commercial authority on quotes. BU ADV has grown more than 50% in the past 12 months expanding in several exciting applications such as Scientific instruments, Coating. Researh including fusion as well as in the Advanced industrial applications like Crystal puling, Electric vehicles and 3D printing. Business Unit Advanced Industrials has split two Head of Product mgmt positions into three agile product groups and therefore searching for one additional Head of Product Management with outstanding experience in accelerating customer value, differentation and reducing product offering complexity. The Head of Product Management Integrated Solutions, Control and Transfer valves is responsible for: Overall product strategy, portfolio development, mid-to-long term planning, budgeting, sales projections and profit and loss results in line with corporate and Business Units targets. Managing the product portfolio and roadmaps to set clear differentiation / innovation, cost, time and quality targets for core tech, engineering, supply chain, operations and quality. Leading the product management team and directs the engineering and supply chain teams to achieve business unit goals across the value chain. Driving product portfolio synergies to develop differentiated, configurable platforms to reduce offering complexity. Ensuring timely quotations to sales and drives value pricing throughout the organisation to position VAT products effectively in the market based on customer value. Interacting pro-actively with sales and key customers to drive the business results. Collecting market requirements and competitive intelligence as a base to develop strategies and short-midterm measures to remain competitive and growing the markets. Assigning, allocating and developing the Product Management team to achieve business results effectively and to develop a thriving, highly engaged Product mgmt team. Interacting actively with VAT innovation groups, such as core tech and other BU’s to foster innovation, develop, manage and share platforms in products and technology. Supporting operations to release and optimize the supply chain for the owned products.

We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to help us ensure proper level of security of our systems and network. Your duties will include leading a team, protecting system boundaries, keeping computer systems and network devices hardened against attacks and securing highly sensitive data. YOUR CHALLENGES * Participate in the planning, design, implementation and operation of IT services, IT systems and networks * Manage an agile team of 8 experts in close alignment with the Product Owner & Scrum Master * Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain all installed systems and infrastructure * Liaise with vendors and other IT personnel for problem resolution. * Management of and support in a diverse range projects YOUR COMPETENCIES * 5+ years’ experience of working as an IT System Engineer or relevant position and some experience in a supervisor function. * Proven experience with Microsoft 365 including Azure and Active Directory * Good experienced in Microsoft Windows OS technology, networking, databases, firewalls, anti-virus, log management, content filtering, etc. * Responsible attitude, understanding the critical importance of IT infrastructure * Ability to focus under pressure, strong communication skills * Languages German and English

IHRE AUFGABEN Sicherstellung einer kontinuierlichen Produkt- und Prozessqualität unserer internationalen Lieferanten - auf der Grundlage von Spezifikationen und Normen sowie kundenspezifischen Anforderungen Qualifizierung von neuen Lieferanten Organisation, Durchführung und Nachbearbeitung von Audits (System, Prozessfreigabe) bei den Lieferanten Planung und Erfüllung von relevanten Themen der Qualitätsvorausplanung beim Lieferanten sowie Überwachung der Meilensteine in Abstimmung mit dem Projektteam im Einkauf Reklamationsmanagement (8D, Analysemethodiken wie Ishikawa etc.) inklusive Massnahmenverfolgung und Wirksamkeitsprüfung Abstimmung mit den Lieferanten bezüglich der Bemusterungsinhalte Prozessentwicklung mit den Lieferanten inklusive Qualifikation und Validierung Lieferantenmonitoring / Lieferantenbewertung in Abstimmung mit dem Einkauf Zusammenarbeit mit der VAT-Produktion in Abstimmung mit dem Einkauf und dem