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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.

A Process Engineer for Sustaining Engineering Team in daily follow up at production line related to simulation study, evaluation, rework, FPY & abort rate monitoring, 8D, customer and internal complaint, improvement activities and standardize the production line.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Manage, sustain and improve operational or production relevant processes in assembly cleanroom, covering assembly and End-of-Line testing of modules / valves / actuators / other components, and preparation / treatment of O-rings.
• Conducting experiments (DOE)
• Support production in the improvement initiative for Yield, Quality, Cycle time, etc
• Standardize assembly process in method and documentation: Work Instructions, checklists
• Established troubleshooting process for rework or products know how.
• Verify correct process variables for production (i.e. materials, machine set points, tool, jig fixtures, etc.)
• Support NPI for new product feasibility study to develop and establish assembly process.
• Mentoring/ Coaching to enhance assembler skills towards setup/simplify working procedure
• Solves problems of more complexity
• Integrates thorough technical knowledge
• Actively engage and support in change management related topic and execution.
• Actively contribute in PFMEA to analyse quality risks and define preventive and detective actions to mitigate them.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
• Engage in problem solving activities, implement corrective actions and effectively communicate those actions to all required personnel.
• Conduct training for Production supervisor / leader / assemblers in the use and applications of various assembly tools and processes.
• Develop and maintain assembly process standards and documentation: Work instructions and process flow.
• Be the subject matter expert for assembly and test processes, in alignment with global process engineering team in headquarter.
• Support daily tasks as given by Management from time to time.
• Support cross-functional team initiatives to continuously improve assembly lines cycle time and efficiency to increase yield and productivity.
• Engage in problem solving activities, implement corrective actions and effectively communicate those actions to all required production and engineering personnel.

Minimum Qualification:

• 5 years of experience in Mechanical Assembly industry (Process Development / Leak Testing / Cleaning / Cleanroom Assembly).

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing or related field with a strong relevant technical background

• Six sigma / 8D problem solving skills.

• Proficient in English/having good communication.

Preferred Qualification:

• Prefer 8 years of experience in Mechanical Assembly industry (Process Development / Leak Testing / Cleaning / Cleanroom Assembly).

• Pro-active, Organized, good team player and customer-oriented

• Strong organization, time management, planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

• Strong interpersonal skills, experienced in leading cross-functional teams

• Organized, self-driven & -dependent, and result- & customer-oriented

• Experience in vacuum valve industry and equipment manufacturing assembly process.

• Experienced in PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effect and Analysis) and process know how.

• Practical LEAN Manufacturing background

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.