Product Manager BU SEMI Isolation Valves

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions: integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation – always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Support defined semiconductor customers within the assigned product scope by coordinating technical, operational and product-related activities across the relevant VAT organizations. 10-20% international travel required

YOUR CHALLENGES

• Provide technical and operational support for defined semiconductor customers within the assigned product scope.
• Support VAT sales organizations in customer acquisition, technical discussions, negotiations and product presentations.
• Coordinate customer-specific requirements across VAT business units and legal entities and support their implementation in relevant engineering and operational processes.
• Monitor the profitability of assigned customer products and support the implementation of approved improvement measures.
• Coordinate customization, industrialization and product improvement activities.
• Facilitate customer communication and approvals related to product, manufacturing and supply chain changes.
• Establish and maintain technical customer documentation, including manuals and product data sheets, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate customer visits, audits and qualification activities.
• Provide product training to customers and sales organizations.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline, with a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and vacuum applications is highly desirable.
• Additional education in economics and/or marketing, or a proven track record in a commercial or customer-facing role, is beneficial.
• Fluent in English, with strong negotiation skills in spoken and written communication.

• Proven experience in managing international customers and projects in a global environment.
• Experience in product or key account management is preferred.
• Customer-oriented mindset with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate customer requirements into product-related actions.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.