Cleaning Process Engineer

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.

Reporting directly to the Staff Cleaning Process Control Engineer, the Senior Process Engineer will lead plant-wide cleaning process technology development, readiness, qualification, optimization and continuous improvement. The role drives timely, risk-based decisions by evaluating emerging technologies, technical data, customer requirements, operational priorities, quality impact, safety, cost and capacity. The incumbent will translate technology opportunities into robust, scalable and qualified manufacturing processes; align cross-functional stakeholders; establish process standards; resolve escalated technical issues; and provide clear recommendations to management in support of production startup, qualification, NPI and sustained operations.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• -    Act as the plant process leader and primary technical authority for cleaning, contamination control, handling and pre-packaging processes.
  -    Drive and own technical decisions by analysing data, risks, customer specifications, process capability, safety, quality, cost and delivery requirements; escalate critical risks with clear recommendations when management approval is required.
  -    Lead cross-functional alignment with NPI, Production, Quality, Facility, Maintenance, EHS and suppliers to establish process strategy, priorities, action plans and implementation decisions for the plant.
  -    Define and govern plant-wide cleaning process standards, control plans, qualification requirements and change-management practices to ensure consistent compliance and sustainable performance.
  -    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.
  -    Coach and mentor engineers, technicians and production personnel, transferring process knowledge and strengthening plant capability in structured problem-solving and decision-making.
  -    Support daily task as assigned by superior.

Minimum Qualification

• -    At least 4 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.

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.