Mechatronic Vacuum Systems Engineer

VAT Group; Sennwald; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Group in Switzerland seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to develop and sustain mechatronic vacuum valves and systems for an international market. You will work on complex designs, collaborate with customers across USA and Asia, and interact with production and supply chain teams.

The role requires several years of development experience, strong CAD skills (Siemens NX), and good knowledge of ERP/PLM systems, with travel up to 10-15%.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering (FH/ETH) or equivalent.
• Experience in development and design of complex mechatronic systems.
• 3–5 years of development experience; vacuum industry preferred.
• Strong communication skills for customer collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design and sustain mechatronic vacuum valves and systems for international markets.
• Collaborate with customers in USA and Asia to provide customized solutions.
• Maintain interfaces with sales, quality, accounts, product managers, and production.
• Develop test and inspection procedures with labs.
• Create and maintain production drawings, BOMs, and technical documents.
• Drive design-for-manufacturing and product optimization with production and supply chain.
• Provide technical expertise in investigations and root-cause analyses and solutions.
• Serve as contact for complex assemblies and products.
• Work in interdisciplinary teams on challenging projects.

Skills

Mechatronic development

Customer collaboration

CAD (Siemens NX)

ERP/PLM

English proficiency

Education

Mechanical engineering degree (FH/ETH)

Tools

Siemens NX

ERP systems

PLM systems

Job description

VAT Group in Switzerland seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to develop and sustain mechatronic vacuum valves and systems for an international market. You will work on complex designs, collaborate with customers across USA and Asia, and interact with production and supply chain teams.

The role requires several years of development experience, strong CAD skills (Siemens NX), and good knowledge of ERP/PLM systems, with travel up to 10-15%.