VAT Vakuumventile AG
Haag
CAD/CAM Engineer
- 27 October 2026
- 100%
- Haag
Job summary
Join VAT Group, a leader in vacuum solutions, with 60 years of innovation. Be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Create and optimize CNC programs and manufacturing processes.
- Ensure stable production methods and optimize cycle times.
- Collaborate on new product developments and solve engineering challenges.
Skills
- Completed training as a polymechanic with experience in machining.
- Strong CAD/CAM programming skills, especially in milling.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.
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About the job
About VAT Group
At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading provider of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for over 60 years. With more than 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag (Switzerland) and run production sites in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania, as well as sales and service centres around the globe.
Our passion for integrity, teamwork, customer focus, and innovation guides us – always together as #oneVAT.
You will become part of a dedicated, international team where your voice counts, your ideas make a difference, and you can develop professionally.
Purpose of the Role
The CAD/CAM Engineer ensures efficient, stable, and economical production by creating and optimising CNC programmes, manufacturing processes, and machining strategies. They support the development of new products, optimise throughput and cycle times, and ensure the highest quality and productivity standards through close collaboration with engineering, production, and tool management.
Responsibilities
Creating CNC programmes (TopSolid 7), fixtures, tools, and work instructions
Developing machining processes and selecting the appropriate cutting tools and clamping methods
Ensuring stable and process-secure programme sequences and manufacturing methods
Continuously optimising operational production and machining-related processes
Conducting feasibility studies for new products (NPI) and independently resolving drawing and manufacturing issues in collaboration with engineering
Calculating manufacturing costs and ensuring adherence to them
Participating in process and process review meetings
Optimising throughput times, quality, and process cycle times
Determining and continuously developing manufacturing methods and strategies
Increasing productivity while adhering to specified KPIs
Close collaboration with various manufacturing areas, reducing downtime and minimising cycle times
Supporting and closely collaborating with tool management (tool life, cutting parameters)
Managing tool lists, system maintenance using the tool manager (TS-Shopfloor)
Supporting and further developing our global partners
Qualifications
Completed basic training as a polymechanic and extensive experience in subtractive manufacturing
Solid experience (at least 5 years) in CAD/CAM programming and tool technology, preferably milling (4-5 axis machining) as well as complex turn-mill centres
Experience in HPC / HSC machining is an advantage
Good communication skills, entrepreneurial thinking, and teamwork
High quality awareness and reliability
Systematic, analytical, and independent working style
German spoken and written
Our Commitment to Inclusion, Fairness and Equal Opportunities
We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for all – as a foundation for innovation and success. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and promote an inclusive and respectful working environment.
If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available on our website. All reports are treated with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .
