Cleaning Process Engineer

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Vakuumventile AG is seeking a Process Engineer in Malaysia to advance cleaning processes for new production readiness and optimization. You will work with cross-functional teams on new implementations, qualification, and NPI to ensure manufacturing readiness.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years in cleaning-related disciplines and a background in mechanical, chemical, or material engineering, with emphasis on cleaning chemistry and lab practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing setting with cleaning applications is required.
• Minimum 2 years in cleaning-related discipline and knowledge of cleaning chemistry.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or chemistry as listed.

Responsibilities

• Support new machine setup, safety buyoff and cleanliness qualification.
• Establish workstation tooling per process requirements with layout and efficiency in mind.
• Review and improve processes and procedures for manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with NPI, Fixture Designer, CADCAM Programmer and Production on DFMA.
• Support NPI feasibility studies and advise on cleaning workflow and packaging.
• Oversee contamination control and pre-packing activities.
• Establish QC guidelines and monitor cleaning line performance to meet specs.
• Participate in problem-solving for cleaning issues and communicate actions.
• Provide training to production staff on skills and safety.
• Handle daily tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning knowhow

Aqueous/solvent cleaning

Process optimization

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical Eng/ Chemical Eng/ Material Eng/ Chemistry

Job description

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 Process Engineer will work extensively on new site production readiness and process optimization for production startup. You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the company for new implementations in cleaning process engineering to support production startup, qualification and NPI.

The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing environment with cleaning application. Candidate with chemical/ material background is preferred if you 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.
• At least 2 years’ experience in cleaning related discipline (aqueous/ solvent cleaning, precision cleaning). Possess intermediate or advanced knowledge on cleaning physical chemistry.
• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/ Material Engineering/ Chemistry.

Preferred Qualification

• 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 .