Senior Equipment Test 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.

- Roles, Responsibilities and Job Expectations

A process equipment test engineer who is responsible for development & release of the End of Line testing, and related qualification for new equipments for all mass production products.

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

- Lead cross-functional teams in introduction of new End-Of-Line test processes, qualification of new test equipment at VAT-MY in collaboration with global team in headquarter and ensure test process robustness for FPY rate upkeep in series production

- Actively contribute in mass production activities for development, implementation and release of robust End-Of-Line testing process and testing equipment.

- Improve in First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce abort rate for mass production products.

- Support cross-functional team initiatives to continuously improve assembly line quality, safety and productivity

- Improve and standardize assembly and test troubleshooting methods to enhance process efficiency, quality and safety

- Actively contribute in PFMEA to analyse quality risks and define preventive and detective actions to mitigate them.

- Work closely with counterparts from VAT Group for new Equipment, Process and System development for technological advancement related to test processes

- 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 testing systems / equipment / devices and processes.

- Provide technical support to production for troubleshooting of daily assembly and test process failures, investigate the root cause and establish corrective / preventive actions.

- Be the subject matter expert for functional test, vacuum / pneumatic leak tests and electrical test processes, Atlas Copco setup and provide training to trainers, engineers, technicians and assemblers.

- Actively collaborate with global assembly process and test engineering team from headquarter for knowledge and technology transfer.

- Support mechatronics engineering team to develop and sustain various assembly and test devices in assembly.

- Responsible of adaptation of inspection plans in test devices according to engineering requirements as per Bill of Materials.

- Support daily tasks as given by Management

2. Key Competencies and Skills

Minimum Qualification:

- Possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Advanced Diploma, Professional Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electromechanical or Metal Fabrication)

- Proficient in English

Preferred Qualification

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

- Know-how in vacuum physics, electro-mechanical systems

- Experience in vacuum valve industry, wafer fabrication tools or manufacturing of helium leak-tight products will be an added advantage

- Relevant experience in automation is preferred

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

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills

3. Special Skills (such as special certifications)

- Technical hands-on skills in equipment troubleshooting (electrics, pneumatics, mechanics) and vacuum leak test failures

- In-depth knowledge or certifications in vacuum technology & its applications, helium leak testing, robotics & automation technology will be added advantage.

- Lean Six sigma, 8D or other equivalent problem solving skills and certification is an added advantage

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 .