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Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition
: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international 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), the production centers in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.Be Part of VAT’s Automation Journey
At VAT, we are on a mission to make automation a natural reflex in our operations — accelerating faster time-to-market, better productivity, and a safer workplace. As part of our automation vision, we’re building a people-centric automation culture with global reach.
This internship offers a unique opportunity to participate in shaping the foundation of VAT’s automation vision from inside the COO’s Office — working at the intersection of automation engineering, strategy, Finance, and local factory execution.
What You’ll Do
As our Automation Program Intern, you’ll play a role in building, structuring, and accelerating our global automation program during its early stages — blending strategic program work with real engineering involvement.
Technical & Engineering Engagement (Switzerland, Malaysia, and Romania)
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 with 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.
10-07-2025
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