Product Manager - Semiconductors and Control Valves

ppAt 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. 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 pLocation: Haag, St. Gallen, CH /p pEmployment Type: Permanent /p h3Product Manager – BU SEMI in Product Line Control Valves /h3 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. You 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. You will translate OEM roadmaps into product requirements to support VAT’s global growth, while driving profitability, value engineering. 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 h3Responsibilities /h3 ul liOwn the interface with a major SEMI OEM customer for all technical aspects. /li liOwn dedicated product series and manage the full product life cycle (development, phase‑in, continuous improvement projects, customization, phase‑out, pricing, forecasting, training, marketing documentation). /li liIdentify OEM technical roadmaps and drive current and future product requirements to protect and increase VAT’s global share of wallet. /li liMonitor profitability of OEM accounts and define measures to sustain and increase account profitability. /li liLead continuous improvement and value‑engineering projects, including cost‑down initiatives and product relocation activities. /li liSupport VAT sales entities in customer acquisition, negotiations, and technical alignment. /li liTrain sales engineers and customers in close cooperation with field application engineering teams. /li liCreate and maintain technical customer documentation such as manuals and product data sheets in line with European machinery directives. /li liCoordinate customer‑specific requirements across VAT business units and legal entities for engineering and operational implementation. /li liShape both product and technology roadmaps to enable future integration of advanced technologies into the portfolio. /li liDrive the implementation of smart features to enhance the control valve portfolio and system integration capabilities. /li liCollaborate closely with the mechatronics department to define and shape controller strategies and future development needs. /li /ul h3Qualifications /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.Knowledge 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 h3What We Offer /h3 ul liJoin a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation. /li liA technologically advanced and innovative working environment with modern laboratory and testing facilities. /li liThrive 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 pInterested? We look forward to receiving your application. You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr