Standardization Engineer

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), with production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania, and Taiwan.

YOUR CHALLENGES:

1. Driving standardization part strategy of electrical C-part assortment, taking into account the company-specific requirements and economic conditions.
2. Further development of processes and tools for the implementation of the standardization strategy.
3. Creation, steering, and approval of electrical standards and guidelines in close cooperation with the expert networks.
4. Supporting and advising customers (business units, sales, marketing, manufacturing) in the application of the documents.
5. Ensuring that the standards and guidelines are well understood and followed globally.
6. Evaluation of a standardization strategy and development of new requirements/methods in close cooperation with interdisciplinary expert networks.
7. Monitoring, administration, and release of the electrical standard and electrical catalog parts as well as the basic tables and article specifications in the PDM/ERP system.
8. Provision of documentation for procedures and processes in addition to the quality system (ISO 9001).
9. Consulting, training, and support in the application of internal electrical standards and guidelines.
10. Preparation, maintenance, and development of internal standards and guidelines together with the technical experts.
11. Creation of internal technical specifications, regulations, and standards.
12. Alignment with the technical experts regarding international norms and standards and factory standards.
13. Support electrical engineering in assembly, customer requests, and product development.
14. Third level support for product complaints.
15. Coordination of design of electrical engineering and solution development.

YOUR COMPETENCES:

1. Experience in global standardization topics of electrical part assortment for the manufacturing industry.
2. Operating experience in working directly with customers, system partners, and in cross-functional, interdisciplinary teams.
3. Several years of experience in electrical engineering environments.
4. Bachelor’s degree or similar in Electrical / Electromechanical Product Development or comparable.
5. Analytical thinking, quick comprehension, willingness to learn, distinct networked thinking, and organizational skills.
6. Independence, flexibility, ability to work under pressure, reliability, and enjoyment of contact with people.
7. Fluency in English (both verbal and written), strong communication skills, service orientation, and team spirit.

Interested? We look forward to your online application. You can expect a dynamic and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness, and transparency are encouraged and your ideas are welcome. We offer flexible options for hybrid working models. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.