VAT GROUP

Field Application Engineer

VAT GROUP  •  Onsite  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

About VAT Group

At 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. We guided by our passions 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.

JOB TITLE: FAE, SSG

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead customer specification discussions (spec-in / spec-out)
  • Select and recommend vacuum valve products based on semiconductor process requirements
  • Support product evaluation, qualification, and stabilization at customer sites
  • Perform process-based troubleshooting and technical issue resolution
  • Work closely with Sales and HQ engineering teams
  • Analyze industry and technology trends and provide technical proposals to HQ
  • Participate in joint development projects when required

SKILLS:

  • Strong understanding of semiconductor processes and equipment
  • Knowledge of vacuum systems and components
  • Broad technical capability across mechanical, chemical, pneumatic, and process engineering
  • Ability to explain technical topics clearly to customers and internal teams
  • Strong customer-facing communication and collaboration skills
  • Engineering mindset with business and commercial awareness
  • Proactive, responsible, and solution-oriented approach
  • Mandatorily speak Korean at the level of a native speaker and have a good English communication skill, because the main role is to escalate the clarifiedrequests and problems from Korean customersto BU and to explanate BU’s strategy to customers.

Minimum Qualification

  • 5+ years of experience in semiconductor equipment design or project management
  • Proven experience in customer specification negotiation
  • Hands-on experience in troubleshooting within semiconductor manufacturing environments
  • Business-level English (technical explanations and email communication)Mandatorily speak Korean at the level of a native speaker

EDUCATION: A

BS in Engineering disciplines or equivalent education and/or experience.

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 have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct

VAT GROUP

About VAT GROUP

We change the world with vacuum solutions – that is our purpose as the world’s leading supplier of high-end vacuum valves. The Group reports in two segments: Valves and Global Service. The Valves segment is a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of vacuum valves for the semiconductor, displays, photovoltaics and vacuum coating industries as well as for the industrial and research sector. Global Service provides local expert support to customers and offers genuine spare parts, repairs and upgrades. VAT reported net sales of CHF 942 million in 2024 and employs some 3,200 people worldwide, with representatives in 29 countries and manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Haag, CH
Year Founded
1965
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