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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.
Development and verification of advanced unconventional motion control algorithms
Are you looking for an opportunity to write your thesis in an industrial environment or obtain valuable industry experience, during or after your technical education? Here is one of many interesting topics we have on offer. We are also very open to your own ideas in order to create a matching opportunity for you at VAT.
Innovation has always been the driving force at VAT since the company was founded over 50 years ago. This has made us the world leader in vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology. This pioneering spirit motivates us daily to meet our customers’ requirements with enthusiasm. Together with our employees we stand for passion, innovation and quality. VAT is headquartered in Haag (Switzerland) and employs approximately 2 000 people worldwide. It has production centers in Haag (Switzerland), Penang (Malaysia) and Arad (Romania) as well as a production facility in Xinwu (Taiwan). With our customers mainly being situated in the United States and Asia, this provides a great opportunity to start an international career.
What you will explore:
The very demanding production processes in the semiconductor industry require precisely regulated process conditions in the vacuum chamber to ensure a consistent quality of the semiconductor products (i.e. microchips). The goal of this work is to build up a test environment to simulate and verify new actuator control algorithms used in products/tools for the semiconductor industry.
Possible work packages are:
What you will need:
Interested? We look forward to 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 you challenging, rewarding and multi-faceted management position in an international environment and a dynamic and successful company. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.

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.