LAB Engineer

VAT Group; Sennwald; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group is seeking a Lab Engineer to join the Control Valve R&D team in our SEMI unit in Switzerland. You will design, execute and improve testing activities for vacuum control valves and components, coordinating with development, design and quality teams.

You will perform endurance and reliability tests, develop test procedures and analyze data to drive product improvements, reporting findings to cross-functional teams and supporting qualification efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or technical diploma required in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering or related field.
• Experience in product testing, validation and reliability testing in a technical lab setting.
• Solid understanding of control valve technology and closed-loop control systems.
• Strong knowledge of electric motors, servo drives, actuators and motion control systems.
• Ability to conduct failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Familiarity with measurement equipment, sensors and data acquisition systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of vacuum technology and semiconductor equipment is a plus.
• Knowledge of statistical data analysis and reliability assessment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform lifetime, endurance and reliability testing of vacuum control valves for semiconductor applications.
• Conduct functional, verification and validation testing of valve assemblies and subsystems.
• Develop and optimize test procedures to support R&D projects and product qualification.
• Analyze test data to evaluate performance and durability, identify improvements.
• Investigate failures and determine root causes through systematic troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with R&D, mechanical, electrical engineering, quality and product management to support development.
• Prepare test reports, technical docs and presentations for cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and improve laboratory equipment, test benches and measurement systems.

Skills

Testing experience

Valve technology

Motors & motion control

Failure analysis

Measurement & data acquisition

Technical drawings interpretation

Vacuum technology knowledge

Statistical data analysis

Education

Technical degree or apprenticeship (mechanical/mechatronics/electrical)

Tools

Measurement equipment

Data acquisition systems

Automated test systems

Job description

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.

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.

We are looking for a Lab Engineer to join the Control Valve R&D team within our Semiconductor (SEMI) Business Unit. In this role, you will develop, execute and continuously improve testing activities, working closely with development, design and quality teams to validate vacuum control valves and their motion-related components and systems.

Your Challenges

• Perform lifetime, endurance and reliability testing of vacuum control valves for semiconductor applications.
• Conduct functional, verification and validation testing of valve assemblies and subsystems against engineering specifications, internal standards, and customer and industry requirements.
• Develop, implement and continuously optimize test procedures to support R&D projects and product qualification.
• Analyze test data to evaluate valve performance, reliability and durability, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Investigate product failures and determine root causes through systematic troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, mechanical and electrical engineering, quality and product management to support product development and resolve technical issues.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports, technical documentation and presentations, communicating findings to cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and improve laboratory equipment, test benches and measurement systems to ensure reliable and efficient testing.

Your Profile

• Technical degree or completed apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, electrical engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience in product testing, validation, reliability testing or a technical laboratory environment.
• Advanced understanding of control valve technology and closed-loop control systems.
• Strong knowledge of electric motors, servo drives, actuators and motion control systems.
• Ability to conduct failure analysis, investigate root causes and troubleshoot technical issues systematically.
• Familiarity with measurement equipment, sensors, data acquisition systems and automated test systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of vacuum technology and semiconductor equipment is an advantage.
• Knowledge of statistical data analysis and reliability assessment is beneficial.