Product Manager

VAT Vakuumventile

  • Haag, St. Gallen
  • Unbefristet
  • Vollzeit
  • 1 Monat her
VAT Vakuumventile AGVAT's Business Unit Advanced Products is the home base for newly developed products in VAT's adjacent market areas. The latest innovation in pulsing valves for ALD is currently being ramped up at our customers. ALD is becoming one of the most important process steps in the manufacture of advanced electronic components. VAT aims to become one of the major subsystem and component suppliers to the ALD tool industry. We are looking for you to join our highly motivated team in Haag, Switzerland:Product Manager BU Advanced Products (80-100%)YOUR CHALLENGES
  • Owning the interface with defined SEMI OEMs regarding all commercial and technical aspects of VAT's new gas delivery product portfolio.
  • Drive innovation by collaborating closely with the engineering team to solve complex customer problems and define the roadmap to expand VAT's product portfolio in the gas inlet area.
  • Manage the product life cycle during all phases (product development, phase-in, CIPs, customization, phase-out, pricing, training, marketing documentation).
  • Identify and analyze market trends and customer technical roadmaps to adapt VAT's product offerings and drive future product requirements.
  • Monitor profitability of the OEM accounts and product line, deriving measures to sustain and increase profitability.
  • Support the sales entities of VAT group in customer acquisition, product presentations, and negotiations.
  • Train sales engineers and customers, establish technical customer documentation as manuals and product data sheets.
YOUR COMPETENCIES
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, physics or similar, master's degree is advantageous.
  • Additional degree in business, marketing or innovation development or proven track record in a commercial role.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and/or experience in gas inlet dynamics preferred.
  • Product development and product management experience in the semiconductor industry is an advantage.
  • Strong entrepreneurial and strategic thinking, analytical and communication skills to structure and influence discussions within the team as well as with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Profound experience of the sales process (mechanisms) of high-tech components in a highly consolidated market environment on a global scale.
  • Knowledge of the semiconductor market and the relevant WFE manufacturing processes.
  • Solid experience in managing international projects.
  • Fluent business English skills written and spoken. Fluency in German is of high advantage.
  • Willingness to travel internationally (approx. 5% - 10%).

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