Associate Equipment Engineer: Uptime & Automation

Coherent

Penang

On-site

MYR 42,000 - 72,000

Full time

39 hours ago

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Job summary

Coherent in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a skilled Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical engineer to manage frontline equipment uptime and maintenance activities in a high-mix manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with in-house automation and process engineering teams to release new equipment, optimize yield, and maintain ISO-compliant maintenance records while prioritizing safety.

This role requires hands-on troubleshooting, overtime when needed, and diligent spare parts management to

Qualifications

Degree required in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or equivalent.
Experience in testers or equipment configuring and troubleshooting.
Experience in tester debug or verification.
Experience in high-mix, high-volume manufacturing.
Good computer literacy and basic SPC knowledge.
Analytical mindset with hands-on attitude.
Adaptable to rapid changes in business needs.
Knowledge of mechanical dimensioning & tolerancing; poka-yoke is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall equipment uptime in Front of Line machines & fixtures.
Overtime as needed to support operations or manpower shortages.
Responsible for spare parts tracking, replenishment, update.
Work closely with in-house automation team on new equipment release for buy off, installation.
Work closely with process engineering on yield improvement related to machine & fixtures performance.
Responsible for overall equipment uptime.
Emphasize safety first attitude to ensure zero accidents occur.
Maintain maintenance records per ISO requirements.
Achieve KPI set by section manager.
Pass down unfinished tasks to incoming shift to avoid duplication of effort.