Product Manager
VAT Vakuumventile AG
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Product Manager
Location:
Haag, St. Gallen, CH
Employment Type: Permanent
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.
Product Manager
VAT is seeking an experienced and visionary Product Manager to join our Semiconductor division. The ideal candidate
will possess deep expertise in the Semiconductor industry and a forward-looking perspective on challenges and
opportunities in cutting-edge applications. This role encompasses full responsibility for a dedicated product
portfolio, from strategy development to achieving business plan goals. You will oversee the product life cycle,
including new product development, product sustainment, and phase-out processes.
We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of addressing leading-edge technical challenges in the
Semiconductor market, coupled with strong business acumen and the ability to foster customer trust and loyalty. Your
ability to provide data-driven solutions to complex challenges and to translate market and customer requirements into
actionable, ambitious strategies is crucial to this role.
YOUR CHALLENGES
- Support the sales team in addressing all technical and operational requirements, ensuring seamless communication
with the customer (an OEM company) and effective problem resolution.
- Monitor profitability of the OEM account and derive measures in order to sustain and increase the profitability.
- Conduct and manage CIP and value engineering projects of customer products including efforts to achieve the required
annual cost down targets.
- Drive the implementation of corporate strategies across a global, cross-functional, matrixed team.
- Analyze the technical roadmap of OEM to identify current and future product needs, ensuring the protection and
expansion of VAT’s global market share. Monitor SEMI market developments and requirements which influence the future of
semiconductor product solutions.
- Lead customization and industrialization efforts, maintaining strict adherence to technical standards. Prepare
comprehensive documentation for customers, including manuals and data sheets, in compliance with European machinery
directives.
- Manage changes within the supply chain, manufacturing, and assembly processes, ensuring alignment with change
management protocols (e.g., CE!, CEx, and POR).
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive product innovation, efficiency, and customer
satisfaction.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
- Master’s degree in sciences, engineering, or a related field, with specialization in semiconductor engineering
highly preferred, PhD is advantageous.
- Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful track record in a commercial position is
advantageous.
- Extensive experience in product and account management within matrix organizations.
- Proven success in sales and customer relationship management, particularly in B2B component settings within the
Semiconductor industry.
- Solid experience in managing international customers and projects.
- Exceptional strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a strong background in business development.
- Expertise in managing advanced technology projects in complex, global environments.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in German is highly desirable.
- Ability to translate technical requirements into innovative strategies that align with business objectives.
- Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
Additional Requirements & Remarks
- High focus and awareness for just-in-time delivery and quality.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization.
- Know-how of Semiconductor market and the relevant processes preferable.
- Knowledge about CE! and POR process or APQP and PPA process knowledge in the automotive industry is preferred.
- Knowledge about ISO class directives for Semiconductor components.
- 15% international travel required.
What We offer
- An opportunity to work with a global leader in the Semiconductor industry.
- A challenging and rewarding role with significant growth potential.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment that values visionary thinking and execution excellence.
- Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contribution.
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
Location:
Haag, St. Gallen, CH
Employment Type: Permanent
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.
Product Manager
VAT is seeking an experienced and visionary Product Manager to join our Semiconductor division. The ideal candidate
will possess deep expertise in the Semiconductor industry and a forward-looking perspective on challenges and
opportunities in cutting-edge applications. This role encompasses full responsibility for a dedicated product
portfolio, from strategy development to achieving business plan goals. You will oversee the product life cycle,
including new product development, product sustainment, and phase-out processes.
We are looking for a candidate with a proven track record of addressing leading-edge technical challenges in the
Semiconductor market, coupled with strong business acumen and the ability to foster customer trust and loyalty. Your
ability to provide data-driven solutions to complex challenges and to translate market and customer requirements into
actionable, ambitious strategies is crucial to this role.
YOUR CHALLENGES
- Support the sales team in addressing all technical and operational requirements, ensuring seamless communication
with the customer (an OEM company) and effective problem resolution.
- Monitor profitability of the OEM account and derive measures in order to sustain and increase the profitability.
- Conduct and manage CIP and value engineering projects of customer products including efforts to achieve the required
annual cost down targets.
- Drive the implementation of corporate strategies across a global, cross-functional, matrixed team.
- Analyze the technical roadmap of OEM to identify current and future product needs, ensuring the protection and
expansion of VAT’s global market share. Monitor SEMI market developments and requirements which influence the future of
semiconductor product solutions.
- Lead customization and industrialization efforts, maintaining strict adherence to technical standards. Prepare
comprehensive documentation for customers, including manuals and data sheets, in compliance with European machinery
directives.
- Manage changes within the supply chain, manufacturing, and assembly processes, ensuring alignment with change
management protocols (e.g., CE!, CEx, and POR).
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive product innovation, efficiency, and customer
satisfaction.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
- Master’s degree in sciences, engineering, or a related field, with specialization in semiconductor engineering
highly preferred, PhD is advantageous.
- Additional degree in economics and / or marketing or successful track record in a commercial position is
advantageous.
- Extensive experience in product and account management within matrix organizations.
- Proven success in sales and customer relationship management, particularly in B2B component settings within the
Semiconductor industry.
- Solid experience in managing international customers and projects.
- Exceptional strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with a strong background in business development.
- Expertise in managing advanced technology projects in complex, global environments.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in German is highly desirable.
- Ability to translate technical requirements into innovative strategies that align with business objectives.
- Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
Additional Requirements & Remarks
- High focus and awareness for just-in-time delivery and quality.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization.
- Know-how of Semiconductor market and the relevant processes preferable.
- Knowledge about CE! and POR process or APQP and PPA process knowledge in the automotive industry is preferred.
- Knowledge about ISO class directives for Semiconductor components.
- 15% international travel required.
What We offer
- An opportunity to work with a global leader in the Semiconductor industry.
- A challenging and rewarding role with significant growth potential.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment that values visionary thinking and execution excellence.
- Competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contribution.
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