Product Manager

VAT GROUP; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technology firm seeks a Product Manager in Penang, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will oversee technical and commercial aspects of products, drive corporate strategy, and ensure profitability. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Sciences or Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Strong communication skills in Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean are advantageous. Join a team focused on innovation, efficiency, and ambition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences (Physics), Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronic), or semiconductor-related engineering disciplines.
• MBA, Master’s Degree, or PhD in Sciences, Engineering, or semiconductor-related engineering disciplines.
• Experience in Product, Program, or Key Account Management within the semiconductor industry.
• At least 5 years experience in relevant field.
• Written & verbal communication skills in Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean (added advantage).

Responsibilities

• Support the sales organization in all technical and operational aspects.
• Drive corporate strategy through a globally matrixed team.
• Monitor profitability of existing customer products.
• Manage customization & industrialization projects.
• Coordinate customer visits and audits.
• Supervise changes related to supply chain and manufacturing.
• Prepare documentation for customer-relevant changes.

Skills

Technical and operational support

Profitability monitoring

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences or Engineering

Job description

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US

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 Product Manager, you will be the product owner responsible for both technical and commercial/operational aspects of the assigned products. This includes product strategy, business growth, technology roadmap, and profitability.

You will work closely with internal teams and counterparts in Switzerland to meet company-wide KPIs and mid‑term goals. You will also act as the key contact for the sales team and field engineers to address customer queries and requests.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the sales organization in all technical and operational aspects.
• Drive corporate strategy through a globally matrixed team across multiple functions.
• Monitor profitability of existing customer products and derive measures to sustain and increase profitability.
• Manage customization & industrialization projects and produce technical customer documentation (manuals, product data sheets) in line with European machinery directive requirements.
• Coordinate customer visits, audits, and customer-specific requirements across VAT group business units and legal entities, ensuring implementation into engineering and operational processes.
• Supervise changes related to supply chain, manufacturing, and assembly processes.
• Prepare documentation for customer-relevant changes and submit according to customer-specific change management (CE!, CEx, POR) processes.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences (Physic), Engineering (Mechanical/Mechatronic), or semiconductor‑related engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualification

• MBA, Master’s Degree, or PhD in Sciences, Engineering, or semiconductor‑related engineering disciplines.
• Experience in Product, Program, or Key Account Management within the semiconductor industry.
• At least 5 years experience in relevant field.
• Written & verbal communication skills in Mandarin, Japanese, or Korean (added advantage).