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.
We are looking for a Sustainment Design Engineer to join our team to drive different scales of customization, relocation, and industrialization projects. The candidate is a lead engineer who is taking full technical ownership of the products. Translating customer needs into engineering characteristics and into unique products. Combines design optimization, with value-driven design to support and automate configuration of customized products. It is crucial to ensure all projects are delivered on time.
Reporting directly to the team leader, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the company, actively participate in all phases of the project, including requirement definition, design, development, research, fabrication, testing/integration, customer interface, maintenance, safety, and economic utilization in the manufacture of VAT products.
The role requires a mechanical background as a fundamental, good proficiency in computer-aided design, drawing, drafting standards and practical geometry tolerance. Good communication skills, ability to work independently under low supervision, and work effectively within diverse multi-functional teams, using deep mechanical knowledge and experience to drive improvements in quality, cost, and technological capability of VAT products. Able to develop innovative solutions that push boundaries. Success in this role is dependent on the in-and-external collaboration to maintain the organization's day-to-day business operation, courage in taking the ownership and responsibility of the product series.
Yourresponsibilitiesinclude, but are not limited to:
Good product knowledge including design, machining, assembly, and the surrounding processes.
Managing the product technical portfolio and keeping it up to date with support from Customization Design Engineer.
Lead the technical aspects of relocation and customization projects by turning customer-specific requests into deliveries.
Technical lead for Product & Quality team in providing technical advice, root cause analysis and implementing short and long-term measures.
Establish design guidelines and a checker to ensure good design quality.
Support the Change Request and Change Management, liaising with engineering change department for ECR/ECN implementation at the production floor, keeping the product up to date.
Involved in customer audits and provide technical support for Customer Complaints.
Support laboratory activities.
Drive product industrialization by design improvement, optimization, and cost-down projects.
Industrialization of new standard and customer-specific products in close cooperation with industrialization project managers, HQ-design engineers, and product engineers.
Drive product optimization via collaboration with manufacturing departments, supplier development engineers, and project buyers.
Render technical support to NPI product until handoff to operations.
Support customers together with product management and application engineers.
Perform design reviews and Design for Manufacturing & Assembly (DFMA) at cross-departmental levels.
Work together with Product Manager in conducting product training.
Participate in PFMEA, DFMEA, and design walkthroughs.
70% engineering coordination task with 30% design-related task.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Sense of responsibility.
Able to work independently with minimum supervision.
Team player, ability to collaborate professionally in a fast-paced environment.
Good communication skills, with good English proficiency.
Strong analytical skills.
Skill in 3D-CAD.
Good understanding of GD&T and its application.
Proactive, agile, creative, self-motivated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experienced with CAD software – SIEMENS NX.
Experienced in change management.
Experienced in project management (structured working method).
Knowledge in vacuum industry technology.
Experienced in design and application of mechatronic components (Motor, sensor, heaters, etc.).
Experience in the production of cast parts, sheet metal parts, injection-moulding parts.
VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applications that contribute to innovation, improve customer orientation, and enhance employee satisfaction. One step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgment of our commitment to ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.#J-18808-Ljbffr