Development Engineer Simulation

VAT GROUP; Sankt Gallen; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

VAT Group in Haag, Switzerland, seeks a Development Engineer for Corporate R&D Advanced Design to create next-generation vacuum technologies for the semiconductor sector. You will combine mechanical engineering, simulation, and experimental validation across international cross-functional teams.

You will drive concept development, prototyping, testing, and collaboration with customers and suppliers to turn ideas into robust solutions, leveraging FEA, thermal analysis, and NX CAD in a dynamic,

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Strong interest and experience in developing mechanical and mechatronic products and subsystems.
• Hands-on experience with concept development, prototyping, and experimental validation.
• Proven knowledge of structural mechanics and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), ideally using Ansys Mechanical.
• Good understanding of thermal analysis and heat-transfer phenomena.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, dimensioning, and engineering calculations.
• Experience with CAD tools, preferably Siemens NX.
• Semiconductor industry experience is considered an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Hands-on, innovative, and independent working style.

Aufgaben

• Develop innovative technologies, engineering concepts, and products for semiconductor applications.
• Perform mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid simulations to support product and technology development.
• Drive early-stage co-development activities with strategic customers.
• Develop and evaluate engineering concepts through calculations, simulations, prototyping, and testing.
• Plan, execute, and analyze experiments to validate concepts and simulation models.
• Collaborate closely with customers, Product Development, Manufacturing, suppliers, and other technical stakeholders.
• Identify emerging technologies and contribute to future technology and product roadmaps.
• Build and maintain networks with research institutes and external development partners.
• Share technical expertise, knowledge, and best practices across the engineering organization.
• Support the transition of promising concepts into robust technical solutions.

Kenntnisse

FEA

Ansys Mechanical

Siemens NX

Thermal analysis

Mechanical design

Customer collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Ansys Mechanical

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Location: Haag, St. Gallen, CH

Employment Type: Permanent

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.

Development Engineer – Corporate R&D Advanced Design

Purpose of the role

Develop next-generation technologies and products for the semiconductor industry by combining mechanical engineering, simulation, and experimental validation. Support technology and product development from early concepts through prototyping and testing, while collaborating with customers and international cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative technologies, engineering concepts, and products for semiconductor applications.
• Perform mechanical, structural, thermal, and fluid simulations to support product and technology development.
• Drive early-stage co-development activities with strategic customers.
• Develop and evaluate engineering concepts through calculations, simulations, prototyping, and testing.
• Plan, execute, and analyze experiments to validate concepts and simulation models.
• Collaborate closely with customers, Product Development, Manufacturing, suppliers, and other technical stakeholders.
• Identify emerging technologies and contribute to future technology and product roadmaps.
• Build and maintain networks with research institutes and external development partners.
• Share technical expertise, knowledge, and best practices across the engineering organization.
• Support the transition of promising concepts into robust technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Strong interest and experience in developing mechanical and mechatronic products and subsystems.
• Hands-on experience with concept development, prototyping, and experimental validation.
• Proven knowledge of structural mechanics and Finite Element Analysis (FEA), ideally using Ansys Mechanical.
• Good understanding of thermal analysis and heat-transfer phenomena.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design, dimensioning, and engineering calculations.
• Experience with CAD tools, preferably Siemens NX.
• Semiconductor industry experience is considered an advantage.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with customers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Hands-on, innovative, and independent working style.
• Comfortable working within international and multidisciplinary engineering teams.

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.