Graduate Trainee -Associate Mechanical Design Engineer

VAT GROUP; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading vacuum technology firm in Batu Kawan is looking for a Graduate Trainee to support design activities. Key responsibilities include preparing 3D models and technical documents, as well as performing verification and validation of designs. The ideal candidate is a fresh graduate in Mechanical Engineering with a CGPA of at least 3.40. Strong communication skills and proficiency in 3D-CAD are essential. Join a company that values innovation and provides career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Equal employment opportunities

Diversity and inclusion training

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate from a local or overseas institution with a minimum CGPA of 3.40 (Mechanical engineering preferred).
• Proactive, agile, creative, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently and as a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support design activities for products at VAT Malaysia.
• Prepare 3D models, drawings, and Bill of Materials for design.
• Verify and validate product designs and perform troubleshooting.

Skills

3D-CAD

Strong analytical skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Proactive

Creative

Self-motivated

Education

Fresh graduate with CGPA 3.40 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D modeling software

Job description

Location: Batu Kawan, MY
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US. 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.

We are looking for a Graduate Trainee to join our team to perform the design activities. Preparing 3D models, drawings and Bill of Material (BOM), work instructions and other technical documents for product, assembly fixture and test fixture. Besides join the verification and validation of the design, performing the product trouble shooting, testing, data collection and reporting. Also, support the cost improvement projects and test lab activities. It is crucial to ensure all tasks are delivered on time.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Support the design related activities for the products produced in VAT Malaysia.
• Prepare 3D model, drawing and Bill of Material (BOM) for product design, assembly fixture and test fixture.
• Prepare the technical documents and work instructions.
• Verify and validate the design.
• Perform product trouble shooting, testing, data collection and reporting.
• Perform design change and support change management.
• Support the design engineer for cost improvement project.

Minimum Qualification

• Fresh graduate of local / overseas institution with cumulative minimum CGPA 3.40 or equivalent. (Mechanical engineering discipline are preferred)
• Proactive, agile, creative, self‑motivated.
• Sense of responsibility.
• Able to work independently.
• Team player, ability to collaborate professionally in fast‑paced environment.
• Good communication skills, with good English proficiency.
• Skill in 3D‑CAD.
• Strong analytical skills.

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 applicants 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.