Product Manager - Semiconductors and Control Valves

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We are guided by our passions of 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. /p pbProduct Manager BU SEMI in Product Line Control Valves 100% /b /p pWe at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland, are looking for a talented and passionate Product Manager Product Line Control Valves to join our team/SEMI BU in Haag, Switzerland. /p pYou will manage key technical interfaces with SEMI OEM customers and oversee the full product lifecycle of dedicated product series, including development, customization, pricing, forecasting, and phase-out.

In this role, you will also support sales activities, coordinate customer-specific requirements across the organization, define technical documentation, and contribute to product and technology roadmaps, including smart features and controller strategies in close collaboration with internal teams. /p h3WHAT WE OFFER /h3 ul liA globally leading company in the semiconductor industry /li liA technologically advanced and innovative working environment with Modern Laboratory and testing facilities /li liThriving in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds /li liExperience the latest trends and technologies of the semiconductor business and collaborate with a high-end Development Team /li liTransfer your innovative ideas into new products to further strengthen the success of VAT /li liEnjoy an exceptional working environment with great amenities at our VAT Group offices in the Swiss canton of St.

Gallen /li liReceive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contributions /li /ul h3YOUR CHALLENGES /h3 ul liOwning the interface with a major SEMI OEM customer for all technical aspects /li liOwning dedicated product series and managing the full product life cycle (development, phase-in, continuous improvement projects, customization, phase-out, pricing, forecasting, training, marketing documentation) /li liIdentifying OEM technical roadmaps and driving current and future product requirements to protect and increase VAT’s global share of wallet /li liMonitoring profitability of OEM accounts and defining measures to sustain and increase account profitability /li liLeading continuous improvement and value-engineering projects, including cost-down initiatives and product relocation activities /li liSupporting VAT sales entities in customer acquisition, negotiations, and technical alignment /li liTraining sales engineers and customers in close cooperation with field application engineering teams /li liCreating and maintaining technical customer documentation such as manuals and product data sheets in line with European machinery directives /li liCoordinating customer-specific requirements across VAT business units and legal entities for engineering and operational implementation /li liShaping both product and technology roadmaps to enable future integration of advanced technologies into the portfolio /li liDriving the implementation of smart features to enhance the control valve portfolio and system integration capabilities /li liCollaborating closely with the mechatronics department to define and shape controller strategies and future development needs /li /ul h3YOUR COMPETENCIES /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic or mechatronic engineering; Master’s degree is an advantage /li liStrong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems; additional background in economics or marketing is a plus /li liExperience in product management within the vacuum industry /li liStrong knowledge of sales processes for high-tech components in global, highly competitive markets /li liProven entrepreneurial mindset with strategic thinking and experience in defining product roadmaps /li liExperience managing key accounts and complex stakeholder environments /li liKnowledge of the semiconductor industry and its processes /li liSolid understanding of electronics (hardware and software) /li liExperience managing international customers and cross-functional projects /li liAbility to monitor market developments and translate them into product and business requirements /li liFluent English, with strong negotiation skills in spoken and written communication /li /ul pbInterested? /b We look forward to receive your application. /p /p ppSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /p h3Product Manager - Semiconductors and Control Valves /h3 pLocation: Haag, St.

Gallen, CH /p pEmployment Type: Permanent /p h3BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. /h3 pAt 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. You will translate OEM roadmaps into product requirements to support VAT’s global growth, while driving profitability and value engineering.