Development Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

VAT Group; Sankt Gallen; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is seeking a mechanical engineer to develop and sustain mechatronic vacuum valves and related systems. You will work closely with customers across the USA and Asia to tailor solutions and collaborate with internal teams including sales, quality, and production.

The role requires several years in development, strong CAD skills (Siemens NX), and proficient ERP/PLM knowledge. English is essential; some German is a plus, with travel of 10–15% expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering (FH/ETH) or comparable qualification.
• Proven expertise in development and design of complex mechatronic systems.
• Several years of professional experience (3–5 years) in development, ideally in vacuum industry.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with customers.
• Solid CAD knowledge, preferably Siemens NX.
• Good working knowledge of ERP and PLM systems.
• Excellent English language skills; German helpful.
• Open to travel (10–15%).

Responsibilities

• Development, design and sustainment of mechatronic vacuum valves and vacuum system technology in an international and dynamic environment.
• Close collaboration with customers across USA and Asia to provide customized solutions.
• Managing internal interfaces to sales, quality-, account- and product managers as well as production.
• Development of test and inspection procedures in close cooperation with labs.
• Creation and maintenance of production drawings, bill of material and all technical documentation.
• Driving design-for-manufacturing initiatives and product optimization with production and supply chain.
• Providing technical expertise in investigation, root cause analysis and solutions of quality and reliability issues.
• Responsible contact person for complex assemblies and products.
• Collaboration in an interdisciplinary team for successful implementation of challenging projects.

Skills

Mechatronic development

Customer collaboration

English proficiency

Open to travel

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering (FH/ETH)

Tools

Siemens NX

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

Location: Haag, St. Gallen, CH

Employment Type: Permanent

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 are 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.

Your Challenges

• Development, design and sustainment of mechatronic vacuum valves and vacuum system technology in an international and dynamic environment
• Close collaboration with customers across USA and Asia in order to provide customized solutions.
• Managing internal interfaces to sales, quality-, account- and product managers as well as production.
• Development of test and inspection procedures in close cooperation with labs.
• Creation and maintenance of production drawings, bill of material and all technical documentation.
• Driving design-for-manufacturing initiatives and product optimization in close cooperation with production and supply chain organizations
• Providing technical expertise in the investigation, root cause analysis, and solutions of quality and reliability issues.
• Responsible contact person for complex assemblies and products.
• Collaboration in an interdisciplinary team for successful implementation of challenging projects.

Your Profile

• Degree in mechanical engineering (FH/ETH) or a comparable qualification.
• Proven expertise in development and design of complex mechatronic systems.
• Several years of professional experience (3-5 years) in development. Ideally in the vacuum industry.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with customers
• Solid CAD knowledge, preferably Siemens NX.
• Good working knowledge of ERP and PLM systems.
• Excellent English language skills, both written and spoken; German language skills are considered an advantage.
• Open to travel (10-15%).

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.