Scientific Vacuum Division Product Manager

Your role

You will be part of our Scientific Division marketing team. In this role, your mission is to drive the growth and profitability of the Factored-in and Designed-in-China product portfolio by translating customer and market needs into competitive product strategies, leading the full product lifecycle from concept to market introduction, and enabling global sales success through effective portfolio management, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous business development

. You will contribute directly to how we create high‑quality products and solutions for our customers.

Your day-to-day

Strategic/Tactical

Continuously monitor and interpret market trends, customer requirements and competitive situations on the product portfolio to drive the product strategy.

Lead product development and strategy via the NPI or BPD process to sustain and develop our designed in China Portfolio of products in SVD and working closely with the PCs

Develop and implement product pricing strategies and positioning (including special pricing agreements)

Define and own the marketing strategy for the local designed products and derivative products in alignment with global product managers (GPM) and MSM/BDM

Create and give input to training and communication plan and implement these using all available media and platforms.

Work closely with the GPM on key strategic elements to ensure alignment and operational efficiencies are created.

Ensure full life cycle management of owned products including management of collateral/availability.

General

Own and drive the success of the designed in China product portfolio by communicating with MSMs, BDMs, Application, Customer Centers, Engineering, Quality and Operations

Follow competitive moves and continuously benchmark the competition performance against SVD product lines

Prepare and deliver internal and external product-based presentations (e.g. webinars), training packages (e.g. learninglink) and technical support material for training and communication purposes

Monitor and drive the sales and profitability of your product portfolio and develop business plans for growth

Close two-way collaboration with CCs and S+S globally to bring customer voice back to the PCs/Division and distribute/communicate all the related product information to the CCs and S+S to enable sales success.

Manage Product Development Projects from initial feasibility to full market introduction within the set time frame/cost price and according to the quality standards and in line with the product strategy.

Report to PCM, PQM, and PSM and be a key stakeholder

Your skills and experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar experiences

Relevant previous experience in a similar role, including 5+ years' experience within the vacuum pumps industry, is amust-have.

Good level of understanding of vacuum product design, operation, manufacturing processes and China vacuumstandards

Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex product and system related problems

Strong knowledge of vacuum pumps and vacuum applications

Full professional proficiency in English and Chinese

Experience in project management, marketing skills, communication skills, organization, analytical mind, prioritiesmanagement

Strong influencing and presentation skills

Ability to deal with pressurised situations and keep commitments whilst managing priorities and challenges.

Ability to develop/build relationships and interact effectively with all functions within VTBA as well as distributors,customers and suppliers

Willingness to travel frequently (globally and China)

Customer focused mindset

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiencesand perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global networkwhere we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development andencourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act –we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact bycontributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working andleaders who empower you.