CAD/CAM Programmer (m/f/d)

About VAT

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 centres 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 a difference, and your professional development is supported.

CAD/CAM Programmer (m/f/d)

Purpose of the Role
As a CAD/CAM Programmer (m/f/d), you are responsible for developing, optimising, and ensuring efficient manufacturing processes in the field of CNC machining. Through your expertise in CAD/CAM programming, tooling technology, and process optimisation, you make a significant contribution to the productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness of production. In close collaboration with Engineering, Production, and Tool Management, you ensure stable and future-oriented manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Creating CNC programmes with TopSolid 7 as well as designing fixtures, tools, and work instructions.
• Developing and optimising machining processes considering suitable cutting tools and clamping methods.
• Ensuring stable, process-secure programme sequences and efficient manufacturing methods.
• Continuously optimising production- and machining-relevant processes regarding quality, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.
• Conducting feasibility studies for new products (NPI) and independently solving drawing and manufacturing issues in collaboration with Engineering.
• Calculating manufacturing costs and ensuring compliance with defined cost targets.
• Participating in process reviews and debriefings for continuous improvement of existing procedures.
• Optimising throughput times, quality indicators, and process cycle times.
• Determining, standardising, and further developing manufacturing methods and machining strategies.
• Increasing productivity while adhering to specified KPI targets.
• Working closely with various manufacturing areas to reduce downtime and minimise cycle times.
• Supporting Tool Management on topics such as tool life, cutting data, and tool optimisation.
• Managing tool lists and maintaining system data using the tool manager (TS-Shopfloor).
• Supporting and further developing global production and development partners.

Qualifications

• Completed technical basic training as a polymechanic or comparable qualification with solid experience in machining manufacturing.
• At least five years of professional experience in CAD/CAM programming and tooling technology.
• Extensive knowledge in milling, especially in 4- and 5-axis machining as well as on complex turn-mill centres.
• Experience in HPC and/or HSC machining is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills as well as entrepreneurial thinking and acting.
• High team spirit as well as an independent and solution-oriented working style.
• Strong quality awareness, reliability, and sense of responsibility.
• Analytical, structured, and systematic working approach.
• Very good German language skills, both spoken and written.