Process Engineer - Vulcanizing process

About VAT Group

At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. 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.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Responsibilities:

• Creating the execution technology and documentation.
• Retrieving the necessary technical drawings  specifications from the computer system for technology creation.
• Running the heating press programs, configuring molding parameters, and installing/adjusting molds on the machines.
• Continuously monitoring and updating the vulcanization technologies, and vulcanization related processes preparation, trimming, cleaning, testing, packaging.
• Manage the necessary tool and mold requirement for producing the parts.
• Work instructions creation for all procesess related to vulcanization
• Collaborating with shift supervisors regarding technological issues, vulcanization improvements, and procedure accuracy.
• Intervening to resolve process non-conformities (if necessary).
• Continuously training operators on press adjustments, trimming techniques, cleanroom protocols, and technical drawing concepts.
• Calculating vulcanization and cleanroom packaging costs and keeping scrap rates and resource costs under control.
• Developing and implementing technology for new elastomer items, supporting the execution of EMP/FAI articles.

Requirements:

• Specialized studies - higher education in a technical field (Materials Science, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering).
• Knowledge of elastomer properties, vulcanization processes, technical drawing, and mold design.
• Knowledge of heating press programming principles and cleanroom operational standards (ISO classes).
• Communication skills in English.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct.