Vacuum Systems Application Engineer | Global Growth

VAT Vakuumventile AG; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Vakuumventile AG seeks a technical interface expert to translate customer needs into vacuum-product solutions. You will lead tasks from requirements through testing at customer sites, collaborating with global teams to deliver optimized, high-performance valves and systems.

The role demands hands-on vacuum experience, strong communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, global matrix environment, with English proficiency and relevant engineering degrees.

Qualifications

• Experience in vacuum engineering for SEMI/Display/Solar industries.
• Product development experience at system or subsystem level.
• Hands-on vacuum/processing systems experience in fabs or labs.
• Fluent in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Identify and describe technical requirements for new product developments and existing product improvements.
• Execute and support product setup, testing, and experiments at customer sites.
• Provide accurate answers to application-related technical customer requests.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams and take technical decisions with customers.
• Monitor competitor landscape and identify VAT’s competitive advantage.

Skills

Vacuum engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

MS Office proficiency

Communication

English fluency

Education

Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Microelectronics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Semiconductor-related engineering fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

VAT Vakuumventile AG seeks a technical interface expert to translate customer needs into vacuum-product solutions. You will lead tasks from requirements through testing at customer sites, collaborating with global teams to deliver optimized, high-performance valves and systems.

The role demands hands-on vacuum experience, strong communication, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, global matrix environment, with English proficiency and relevant engineering degrees.