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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for 60 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. 

JOB TITLE: Field Application Engineer

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 Provide technical support to guide to end-users who are the biggest enterprise semi-conductor companies in product selection or required specifications.
 Project management skill to run the evaluation activities with customers and internal organizations.
 Prepare TRM (technical review meeting) together with BU and account managers.
 Lead product promotion activities (value selling) by close collaboration with BU/Sales.
 Work closely with account managers and BU to ensure rapid response to opportunities and effective solutions to customer issues.
 Support complex technical escalations at end users in cooperation with PM.
 Grow BU revenue and identify new business opportunities.
 Analyze and report industry trends and technology issues/changes that could impact VAT.
 Professionally represents the company to the customer. Utilize knowledge of company’s product lines to keep existing/ potential customers informed when new/ additional needs are identified.
 Contribute to VAT application engineering network.

SKILLS: 

 Good knowledge of semiconductor process and application.
 Excellent communication skills -- in writing, by phone, and group and one-on-one presentations.
 Ability to identify customer pains and define required product features.

 Ability to comprehend and relate technical product and process specifications.
 Ability to condense information into action lists.
 Good problem-solving skills and strength in managing conflicts.
 Skillful at building relationship with customer especially Design team.
 Strong team player.

Minimum Qualification 

 5+ years’ experience in a FAE/account management position in semiconductor equipment or component industry.
 Good experience in semiconductor frontend equipment or components.
 Experienced with matrix organization.
 Knowledge of VAT valve product range is advantageous.

EDUCATION: A BS in Engineering disciplines or equivalent education and/or experience.

You have any questions about this position? 

Contact June Kim via E-Mail or phone.