Trade Compliance Manager 100%

Date:  Apr 29, 2025
Division:  Plasma Control Technologies (40000002)
Location: 

Flamatt, CH Aachen, DE San Jose, CA, US, 95131

Requisition ID:  1362

 

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Flamatt, Aachen, San Jose site as a

 

Trade Compliance Manager 100%

 

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

 

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. 

 

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

 

What you will do:

  • Responsible for remaining knowledgeable of U.S. import/export regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR, U.S. Customs, ATF)
  • Prepare and submit license applications (ITAR, EAR), including gathering necessary documentation 
  • Ensure export licenses, agreements, technical data transfer logs and other export records are maintained and organized in accordance with international trade regulations
  • Oversee product classifications, country of origin, Harmonized Tariff codes, and Schedule B codes, ensuring timely ERP uploads
  • Coordinate and participate in formal assessments of the division and plant activities to ensure compliance with import/export laws and company procedures
  • Train and support employees on export / import regulations


What you bring: 

  • 5+ years of experience in import/export compliance, with required expertise in EAR and preferred experience in ITAR, Customs regulations, licensing, government contracting, and international trade compliance areas such as FCPA, Anti-boycott, and OFAC
  • Associates / Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; IIEI International Trade Certification preferred
  • Strong knowledge in SNAP-R, DTRADE, Microsoft Office, and SAP
  • Proficiency in English is required; German is a plus

 

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

  • Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
  • Benefit from flexible working options
  • Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
  • Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
  • Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
  • Profit from on-site perks such as discounted meals, free fruit, and support for health initiatives like "bike to work”
  • Benefit from tax-free fringe benefits via Swibeco.ch, employee discounts (e.g. brack.ch, CC Aligro, SIXT), mobility perks including fleet discounts, free parking and e-charging stations for cars & bikes
     

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

 

Comet AG 
Herrengasse 10
3175 Flamatt
Schweiz
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