Technical Project Manager Materials & Manufacturing Technologies

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.

Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you:

Technical Project Manager Materials & Manufacturing Technologies, 100%

YOUR CHALLENGES

• Lead technology exploration and development projects with focus on innovation and improvement
• Interdisciplinary teamwork with scientists, IP, product management, external partners and procurement etc.
• Ensure development is based on future application and system functions needed
• Close coordination with account management, product management and field application engineering to evaluate and understand customer application and needs
• Presentation of project progress in the frame of VAT innovation boards based on degree of innovation, project content, project costs and project timeline
• Close collaboration with colleagues from e.g. VAT particle testing, lab technicians, simulation team as well as engineering
• Further development of internal project management processes, methodologies and systems

YOUR COMPENTENCIES

• Engineering Degree (PhD or MSc) in materials science, physics, chemistry or related field
• Experience in managing highly complex multidisciplinary projects
• Good understanding of economic figures and quality management
• Resilient personality and strong leadership skills to drive development in cross-functional teams
• Proven track record in developing and implementing technologies in a high-tech environment
• Hands on mentality, analytical and systematic approach, creative thinker with problem solving skills and team spirit
• Willingness to travel (up to 10%)
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in an international environment combined with experience in the R&D area
• Knowledge in vacuum, vacuum applications/processes and semiconductor industry is beneficial
• Strong English and German language capabilities

You can already show success stories in technology development, and you are highly motivated to work in project management. You are used to work strongly independent and proactive. You have a strong ability to work in a team and care about interdisciplinary interface functions.

Interested? Then we look forward receiving 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. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.

www.vatvalve.com