Hardware Development Engineer for Global Engineering for Assembly & Testing

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.

As a Development Engineer in the Industrial Engineering, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, maintaining, and standardizing solutions specifically dedicated for assembly line and end-of-line testing equipment. Your work will directly impact the efficiency, quality, and reliability of manufacturing processes.

YOUR CHALLENGES

• Full Lifecycle Assembly & EOL-testing Devices Development:
  
  • Execute the entire development life cycle for automated and system-controlled assembly and End-of-Line testing devices (focus: electronics hardware & software).
  • Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to gather user requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Design, develop, and implement technical solutions that meet industry standards and comply with best practices.
• Project Management and Documentation:
  
  • Write well-designed and correct technical specification sheets that fulfill CE-Conformity Levels.
  • Develop flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to identify requirements and solutions.
  • Integrate electric & electronic components into a fully functional system.
  • Create verification plans and quality assurance procedures.
• Troubleshooting and Maintenance:
  
  • Optimize and upgrade existing solutions.
  • Document and maintain functionality and technical definitions.
  • Evaluate user feedback and deploy necessary updates.
  • Provide 3rd level support to local sites

YOUR COMPENTENCIES

• Experience as a Process Engineer or Development Engineer ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in topics related to connectivity of manufacturing equipment and logistics systems.
• Automation of Assembly and End-of-Line testing processes.
• Experience in cross functional project management.
• A bachelor’s degree in electric or electronic science, Engineering, or a related field, master’s degree is an asset.
• Proficiency in development processes and methods.
• Excellent knowledge of electronics and electrics.
• Good communication skills in English and German.
• Knowledge of software and data storage processes is beneficial.
  

Interested? Then we look forward receiving 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 flexible options for hybrid working. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.

www.vatvalve.com