Product Manager Isolation Valves

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.

YOUR CHALLENGES:

• Owning interface with defined SEMI OEM customers 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 roadmaps 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
• Coordinating customer specific requirements across the VAT group business units and legal entities for implementation into engineering and operational processes
• Close collaboration with different engineering departments, sales, supply chain management, quality and other internal and external stakeholders

YOUR COMPETENCES:

• Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, master degree is advantageous, but with a good know-how of mechanical (and electrical) systems
• Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful record of accomplishment in a commercial position
• Experience in product management within the vacuum 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
• Knowledge of Semiconductor market and the relevant processes
• Solid experience in managing international customers and interdisciplinary projects
• Monitor market developments and requirements which influence the future valve business
• Fluent English, ability to negotiate in speaking and writing. German is a clear benefit – but not compulsory

Interested?We look forward to your online application.

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 models. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.