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VAT GROUP Tech Stack

High-end vacuum valve manufacturer for semiconductor and industrial markets

Semiconductor Manufacturing Haag, St Gallen 1,001–5,000 employees Founded 1965 Public Company

VAT Group is a capital-intensive, equipment-focused manufacturer of vacuum valves and related components for semiconductor fabs, display makers, and research labs. The company is scaling manufacturing operations (25 active roles) and engineering (52 roles) while actively digitalizing legacy lab and quality processes—a pattern typical of mid-sized industrial manufacturers modernizing post-pandemic supply chains. Active adoption of Dynamics 365 and emerging use of Python, PySpark, and Azure AI Foundry suggest early-stage data analytics and process automation efforts alongside traditional PLM and PLC tooling.

Tech Stack 50 technologies

Core StackPython Power BI Dynamics 365 PySpark RAG Jira Azure DevOps Confluence Siemens Microsoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook CRM Microsoft Fabric SQL DAX PLC SPC PLM Application Insights Windows Azure AI Foundry MCP Microsoft Project Fanuc Beckhoff TIA Portal Tecnomatix+16 more

AdoptingDynamics 365

What VAT GROUP Is Building

◆Challenges

Lab digitalization
Continuous improvement of quality processes
Quality escalations
Capacity planning
Managing customer complaints
Inventory optimization
Improving manufacturing process efficiency
Optimizing supply chain processes
Ensuring supply continuity
Improving production line quality

▲Active Projects

New product introduction
Digitalization projects
Custom engineering projects
Mbe system implementation
Single project dashboard (capex)
Vat fpr program implementation
Implement raci models
Annual global account / key account quality objectives and initiatives
Scorecard section quality
Feasibility studies for new vacuum valve designs

Hiring Activity

Accelerating160 roles · 75 in 30d

Department

Engineering

52

Manufacturing

25

Ops

18

Sales

17

Product

10

Support

7

Data

4

Logistics

4

Seniority

Mid

80

Senior

45

Manager

15

Lead

5

Intern

4

Junior

4

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About VAT GROUP

VAT Group designs, manufactures, and services high-end vacuum valves and motion components for semiconductor equipment, photovoltaics, display manufacturing, and industrial research applications. The company operates across 29 countries with manufacturing in Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania, and reported CHF 942 million in net sales in 2024. Two business segments—Valves (product development and supply) and Global Service (spare parts, repairs, upgrades)—serve mid-market and enterprise OEM customers globally. The organization employs approximately 3,200 people and is currently hiring across engineering, manufacturing operations, and sales functions.

HeadquartersHaag, St Gallen

Company Size1,001–5,000 employees

Founded1965

Hiring MarketsSwitzerland, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China, United States, Singapore, Germany

Frequently Asked Questions

What countries does VAT Group hire in?

VAT Group actively recruits across 10 countries: Switzerland, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, China, United States, Singapore, Germany, Romania, and the United Kingdom.

What is VAT Group's tech stack?

Core stack includes Microsoft Office suite, SQL, Python, PySpark, Power BI, Dynamics 365, and Azure (including AI Foundry and Application Insights). Manufacturing systems include PLC, SPC, Siemens, Fanuc, Beckhoff, and Tecnomatix. Collaboration tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, Confluence.