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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 are guided by our passions: integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.\nJoining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.\n\nPurpose of the Role \nThe CAD/CAM Engineer ensures an efficient, stable, and cost-effective production environment by creating and optimizing CNC programs, manufacturing processes, and machining strategies. 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