About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world's leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Internship - Product Management

We at VAT Group AG, headquartered in Switzerland, invite a both talented and passionate Internship candidate to join our SEMI (Semiconductor ) BU - one of our most valued Business Units. This particular Internship - Product Management role is created for our Advanced Products Unit within the SEMI. 
You will be supporting a Product Manager in daily business and will get the responsibility for tasks and minor projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Join a global leader at the forefront of semiconductor innovation, we are a globally leading company in the semiconductor industry

• A technologically advanced and innovative working environment with Modern Laboratory and testing facilities

• Thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment that celebrates bold ideas and outstanding execution — where your potential knows no bounds

• Enjoy an exceptional working environment with great amenities at our VAT Group offices in the Swiss canton of St. Gallen

• Receive competitive compensation and benefits aligned with your expertise and contributions

YOUR CHALLENGES

• Support the Product Manager in daily business activities and ongoing projects

• Support the Product Manager with marketing strategies, promotional materials, market research, competitive analysis, and product strategy development. 
• Conduct and assess market research focused on niche and specialty markets
• Support day-to-day Product Management business operations
• Gain foundational knowledge of vacuum technologies and their market applications

YOUR COMPETENCIES

• Are you a student or recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in Product Management or acquire valuable industry insights during or after your technical or economics studies? 

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Marketing, or a related field

• Interest in product management, technology, and market-driven product development

• Strong conceptual and analytical skills with a sense for pragmatic solutions

• Good communication and presentation skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams

• Fluent in English, with additional languages such as German considered a plus

• Proactive mindset, curiosity, and willingness to learn and contribute ideas