VAT Vakuumventile AG – Haag

Werde Teil eines innovativen Teams bei VAT in Haag (Schweiz)! Hier erwartet dich ein spannendes Praktikum im COO Office.

Aufgaben

• Unterstütze den Aufbau des globalen Automatisierungsprogramms.
• Scoute neue Technologien und analysiere Automatisierungsfälle.
• Erstelle Präsentationen und unterstütze bei globalen Events.

Fähigkeiten

• Studium in Automatisierungstechnik oder verwandtem Bereich.
• Technisches Verständnis und analytische Fähigkeiten.
• Gute Kommunikations- und Präsentationsfähigkeiten.

What You’ll Do

• Scout new automation technologies and partners (AMRs, cobots, vision systems, etc.)
• Contribute to prioritizing automation use cases through data analysis and site input
• Participate in commissioning, testing, and rollout of early-stage automation pilots (e.g., Automated Mobile Robots)
• Support technical evaluation of vendors and platforms, including documentation and comparison
• Assist in validating use case feasibility across sites

Program Structuring & Execution Support

• Help define and refine automation governance models, decision flows, and policies
• Build templates and toolkits to support automation pilots and investment requests
• Track global progress and prepare automation dashboards and initiative trackers

Communication & Engagement

• Prepare visual content for intranet posts, VATsUp video updates, newsletters, etc…
• Design presentations and visuals for board briefings and executive leadership
• Support organization of global automation events

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to a real-world industrial automation program on a global scale
• Hands-on experience in technology scouting, feasibility analysis, and commissioning
• Mentorship access from experts in automation, operations excellence, and digitalization
• A portfolio of tangible deliverables and technical achievements to jump start your career
• Opportunities to sharpen your business communication skills via presentations to senior stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• Passion for automation, smart factories, and real-world manufacturing challenges
• Comfort with both technical tasks (commissioning, vendor reviews) and strategic thinking (pipeline prioritization, ROI estimation of automation use cases)
• Structured, proactive mindset with good problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills (PowerPoint or equivalent)
• Fluent in English (German a plus); proficiency in MS Office

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. Your development according to your strengths and aspirations in your career is of great importance to us.