Field Application Engineer

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 clarified requests and problems from Korean customers to 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.