LAB Engineer

VAT GROUP; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT GROUP in Batu Kawan, Malaysia, seeks a Lab Engineer to manage product test activities, set up hardware, troubleshoot, analyze results and communicate updates to stakeholders.

The role involves coordinating with Design/Development, Project Managers and Quality teams across Malaysia and Switzerland, training new staff and driving continuous improvements in test methods and equipment health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics with CGPA ≥3.20 or Diploma with 3+ years in semiconductor industries.
• Experience with test lab environments and product qualification is preferred.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills; ability to communicate technical findings to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute Test Orders for product qualification or evaluation including hardware test setup and documentation.
• Lead test lab projects including product development, verification, test method improvements and cost-saving activities.
• Troubleshoot product and test setups with in-depth analysis of observations and root causes.
• Provide direct support to Design/Development Engineers, Product/Project Managers and Quality Team.
• Deliver timely test updates to stakeholders and collaborate with Malaysia and Switzerland Test Labs.
• Train and mentor new employees on products and testing capacity.
• Monitor system health and perform updates as needed.
• Handle other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics with CGPA ≥3.20

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics with 3+ years in semiconductor industry

Tools

Beckhoff PLC

TwinCAT

LabView

Python

Diadem

Matlab

Job description

BE GREAT TOGETHER WITH US.

Location: Batu Kawan, MY

Employment Type: Permanent

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.

The Lab Engineer is responsible for both technical and operational aspects of the assigned product test, including test equipment setup, troubleshooting, technical analysis and communication to stakeholders. He/she will work closely with internal teams & counterparts in Switzerland to meet the test goals and department KPIs.

Your Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Execution of Test Order for product qualification or evaluation including hardware test setup, technical analysis and documentation.
• Lead test lab projects including product development, verification, test method improvement and cost saving activities.
• Troubleshooting of product and test setup while providing technical advice based on in-depth analysis of the observations, findings and root causes.
• Direct support of internal teams including Design/Development Engineers, Product/Project Managers and Quality Team on reported cases.
• Proactively delivering test updates by effective communications to the stakeholders.
• Continuous collaboration and knowledge exchange between Malaysia and Switzerland Test Labs.
• Training and mentoring new employees (not limited to Test Lab personnel) by providing technical guides on products introduction and testing capacity.
• Tracking system health and perform updates whenever necessary.
• Other tasks assigned by the management.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering with minimum CGPA of 3.20, or
• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering with min. 3 years of experiences in semiconductor related industries.

Preferred Qualification

• Knowledge in vacuum technology in semiconductor related industry and applications.
• Intermediate measurement know-how of vacuum properties and physical/surface analysis.
• Experienced in software development (Beckhoff PLC, TwinCAT, LabView) and data analytics (Phyton, Diadem, Matlab) is an added advantage.
• Understanding of problem-solving skills and failure analysis.
• Expert documentation using standard office tools and modern workspace.
• Team player with open communication, global mindset, high willingness to learn and ability to prioritize work.
• Fast learner and high adaptability to demanding environment.
• Well-verse written & verbal communication in English.
• Proactive and physically fits to perform daily lab activities.

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.