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Stellenbezeichnung Development Engineer R&D Elastomers

VATStandort Haag, St. Gallen, CH

Vor 30+ Tagen

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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.

Development Engineer R&D – Elastomers & Compounds, m / f (100%)

As an Elastomer Expert you are a central knowledge carrier in the relevant (manufacturing-) technologies for elastomers and sealing systems as well as elastomer-related topics in the discussion with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Your responsibilities :

Lead elastomer related innovation projects in collaboration with internal and external customers as well as suppliers
Identify customer requirements and translate them into specifications for VAT vacuum valves and elastomer / compound makers
Extend network and partnerships with suppliers, customers, and R&D institutions
Acquire and document Know-How about the processing of elastomers
Link, consult and support the colleagues from the different Business Units, product management and development, simulation, production and test laboratory in elastomer processing topics within VAT
Guide the qualification process for new elastomers and manage VAT’s elastomer portfolio

Your qualifications :

MSc or PhD Degree as Chem. Engineer, Chemistry, Mech. Engineer or equivalent, preferably with process knowledge on elastomers, rubber or plastics processing (FKM, FFKM, etc.)

5+ years of relevant experience favored within the elastomer industry

Knowledge on analytics and characterization of rubber compounds advantageous

Knowledge of semiconductor processes are beneficial (plasma etch, CVD, PVD and vacuum processes)

Good network into elastomer industry and relevant research partners favorable

English and German speaker, any other language will be considered advantageous

Availability to travel globally to suppliers and customers facilities (10-20%)

About VAT :

Dynamic company, with a challenging and varied field of activity in which you can develop yourself

Good training and a motivated team, so that you are successful while having also fun

Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes

Top management visibility and opportunity to contribute your own ideas to the development of the company

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.