Maintenance Specialist / Automation Technician
VAT Vakuumventile AG
Haag
Key information
- Publication date:16 December 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:Haag
Job summary
Join VAT, a leader in vacuum technology, offering innovative solutions.
Tasks
- Ensure high availability of production systems through efficient maintenance.
- Support digitalization projects to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
- Conduct troubleshooting and repairs while adhering to safety standards.
Skills
- Completed training as an automation technician or related field.
- Experience with CNC control systems and Siemens controls.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office and independent problem-solving skills.
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BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.
Innovation, efficiency and determination: This is what VAT has stood for for over 50 years. With this passion, VAT has grown to become the internationally leading 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.
The Switzerland team in Haag is looking for you:
Maintenance Technician
The task of this position is to ensure high equipment availability according to defined specifications. This includes precise and efficient troubleshooting as well as proper maintenance in strict compliance with all safety regulations. Furthermore, the activity includes performing maintenance and repair work on our production equipment. Another focus is active participation in digitization projects as well as initiatives to improve the economic efficiency, sustainability and availability of our equipment.
YOUR CHALLENGES
- Ensure 2nd level support in case of malfunctions and downtime of production equipment
- Support in maintenance and repair work of production equipment
- Willingness for occasional Saturday shifts.
- Active participation in projects for optimization and digitization as well as procurement of new equipment
- Processing and completion of orders in the maintenance tool
YOUR SKILLS
- Completed training as an automation technician EFZ, plant electrician or in a related professional field
- Professional experience in the maintenance of production equipment
- Knowledge of CNC control systems (Siemens, Fanuc)
- Experience with Siemens controls (Simatic Manager & TIA Portal)
- Experience with Beckhoff controls desirable
- Good knowledge of MS Office
- Responsibility for independent, high-quality and prompt handling of malfunctions on production equipment
Interested? Then we look forward to your application.
You can expect a modern and successful company where innovation, courage, fairness, openness and transparency are promoted and your ideas are welcome.
www.vatgroup.com
