Field Application Engineer

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. Drive Spec-Wins to achieve annual objectives. Become reliable technical contributor in projects for both VAT and customers. Lead defining specification of new product developments and existing product customizations to protect and increase the Share of Wallet for VAT.

Identify customers technical roadmaps and share among the internal stakeholders Provide accurate and precise answers to customer requests and questions. Responsible for New Product Introduction (NPI). Responsible for customer evaluations on-site e.g. testing valves in clean room at customer site. Reflect Voice of VAT project team in customer projects.

Reflect Voice of Customer in product development projects. Guide and influence customers on their technical decisions based on strategy of VAT engineering & product management. Regular reports to supervisor and timely information sharing among the Team and stakeholders. Support complex technical problem at customers in cooperation with responsible Product Manager and if necessary, escalate it to mangers for further help.

Support the sales team in customer acquisition and negotiations and proactively drive the product specification process. Contributes to the VAT engineering network. Carefully monitor competitor landscape, run competition analysis and work out VAT’s competitive advantage Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you are interested for this role, please send an email with your CV to the email address below: [email protected] Experience VAT