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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.

We are seeking a control engineer who is responsible for development & release of the new automated solutions for production and testing in VAT.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 
• Support global teams in introducing new End Of Line test processes, including development, manufacturing, and release of production and test devices for NPI and new process requirements.
• Design, manufacture, and release automation equipments and devices for production use, and collaborate with VAT Group and external vendors on equipment, process, and system development.
• Provide technical support and act as subject matter expert in system, software, and hardware integration, troubleshooting production and test equipment, and implementing corrective actions.
• Conduct training for Process Engineers, Production Supervisors/Leaders, and operators, while collaborating with global production and test process engineering teams for knowledge and technology transfer.
• Document technical specifications, installation, operating, and maintenance instructions, and align closely with global technical teams for reporting, system integration, and digitalization of production and test processes.

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering or Automation related engineering field or equavalant.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automation.
• Pro-active, organized, team-oriented and customer-focused.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in English.

Preferred Qualification
• Proficiency in automation solutions (Beckhoff/TwinCAT, Siemens is an asset) and agile development methodologies.
• Expertise in connectivity of manufacturing equipment and AGV systems. 
• Experience in automation of production and End-of-Line testing processes. 
• Excellent knowledge of communication protocols and topology architecture.
• Background in valve technology and clean room environments is an advantage.

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VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.