BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. 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 process engineer to join our team to oversee cleaning process control engineering. This is new addition to existing organisation in preparation for expansion of VAT Malaysia at new production site. Reporting directly to Staff Cleaning Process Control Engineer, you will work extensively on new site production site readiness and process optimization for production startup. You must work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the company for new implementations in cleaning process engineering to support production startup, qualification and NPI. This role requires candidate to possess pragmatic approach with own proactivity to solve the incoming issues and high independency. Setting up, qualifying and optimizing a new manufacturing site involves a complex but essential process for ensuring efficient production. Key job scope includes: Planning and design of production processes, equipment layout and material flow Ensuring site has necessary infrastructure: utilities, safety system and waste management. Equipment acquisition, installation and testing. Qualification to ensure entire production consistently meets quality standards. Streamline of production by eliminating bottlenecks and continuous improvement. Experience in manufacturing environment with cleaning application is required to apply for this opening. Candidate with chemical/ material background is preferred if do not have relevant industrial experiences. Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: To support new machine setup installation, safety buyoff & cleanliness qualification. New workstation and tooling setup based on process requirements with consideration of layout, workflow, efficiency and ergonomics. Review and improve on processes and procedures (handling equipment) and ensures that operators are kept updated of any changes. Work together with NPI, Fixture Designer, CADCAM Programmer and Production to support new product development and proposal for DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly). Support NPI for new products feasibility study and advise on required product cleaning workflow and packaging processes till realization. In-charge for contamination control and pre-packing of products. Establish quality control guideline and process monitoring of cleaning line to ensure cleaning performance fulfilled customer requirements/ specification. Participate in problem-solving for cleaning related issues in manufacturing: defining the problem, identifying objectives, assessing risk, developing approach, analysing results, implement corrective actions and effectively communicate those actions to all required personnel. Conduct training for production staff to equipped them with the skills and knowledge they need to perform efficiently and safely in a manufacturing setting. Support daily task as assigned by superior. Minimum Qualification : At least 2 years' experience in cleaning related discipline (aqueous/ solvent cleaning, precision cleaning). Possess intermediate or advanced knowledge on cleaning physical chemistry. Diploma or better in Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Material Engineering/ Chemistry. Preferred Qualification : Ultrasonic/ mega sonic aqueous cleaning Surface science Chemistry of surfactant & acid etching Deionized Water/Ultra-Pure Water applications Surface preparation and analytical techniques Experience in high precision cleaning and lab analytical. Experience in high precision CNC machining. 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 application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and 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 acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.
