Product Manager

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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

We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland, invite a both talented and visionary Senior Product Manager to join our SSG (Semiconductor Solutions Group ) – one of our most valued Departments.
This particular Senior Product Manager role is created for our WPS ( Wafer Path Solutions ) Business Unit within the SSG .
Partner side by side with our Senior Product Managers and the supporting team, possessing deep expertise in the Semiconductor industry and having full responsibility for a dedicated product portfolio is the kind of vibe and experience we’re into for our future colleague. We also highly value the extended experience in working with leading clients and building strong, influential relationships.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation.
• Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds.
• Enjoy an exceptional working environment with great amenities at our VAT Group offices in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen.
• Receive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contributions

YOUR CHALLENGES

• Partner closely with sales teams and key OEM customers to tackle technical and operational challenges, ensuring smooth collaboration and delivering solutions that drive customer success.
• Shape the future of semiconductor products by analyzing market trends and OEM roadmaps, leading innovation, customization, and value engineering projects that make a real impact.
• Take ownership of account profitability and product performance, identifying opportunities to optimize costs, grow business, and maximize value across the product lifecycle.
• Lead global, cross-functional initiatives to implement corporate strategies, uphold technical excellence, and maintain top-tier documentation and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to elevate product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, leaving a lasting mark on both the market and your career.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• You\’re a technical products enthusiast, keen and curious on \“How It\’s Made\“, with a strong desire to know and own everything that is product related
• Proven experience in product and account management with success in B2B semiconductor sales and customer relationships.
• Strong track record managing international customers and complex technology projects in global environments.
• Excellent strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate technical requirements into impactful business strategies.
• Outstanding communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders at all levels.
• Master’s degree in sciences, engineering, or a related field ( specialization in semiconductor engineering is highly preferred, but not mandatory ).
• Fluent in English (German proficiency is highly preferred but not mandatory ).

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.

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