CAD / CAM Programmer

About the job

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world's leading provider of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for over 60 years. With more than 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag (Switzerland) and run production sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania, as well as sales and service centers around the globe.

Our passion for integrity, teamwork, customer focus, and innovation guides us – always together as #oneVAT.

When you join us, you become part of a dedicated, international team where your voice counts, your ideas make an impact, and your professional development is supported.

YOUR CHALLENGES

• Creating CNC programs (TopSolid 7), fixtures, tools, and work instructions
• Developing machining processes as well as the correct selection of cutting tools and clamping methods
• Ensuring stable and process-secure program sequences and manufacturing methods
• Continuously optimizing operational production and machining-related processes
• Conducting feasibility studies for new products (NPI) and independently solving drawing and manufacturing problems in collaboration with engineering
• Calculating manufacturing costs and ensuring their adherence
• Participating in process and process review meetings
• Optimizing throughput times, quality, and process cycle times
• Determining and continuously developing manufacturing methods and strategies
• Increasing productivity while adhering to specified KPIs
• Close collaboration with various manufacturing areas, reducing downtime, and minimizing cycle times
• Supporting and closely collaborating with tool management (tool life, cutting values)
• Managing tool lists, system maintenance using the tool manager (TS-Shopfloor)
• Supporting and further developing our global partners

YOUR SKILLS

• Completed basic training as a polymechanic and extensive experience in subtractive manufacturing
• Solid experience (at least 5 years) in CAD/CAM programming and tool technology, preferably milling (4-5 axis machining) as well as complex turning-milling centers
• Experience in HPC / HSC machining is an advantage
• Good communication skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and teamwork
• High quality awareness and reliability
• Systematic, analytical, and independent working style
• German spoken and written

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for all – as a foundation for innovation and success. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive and respectful work environment.

If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available on our website. All reports are treated strictly confidentially and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .