Engineering Director

OSI Optoelectronics; Johor; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Optoelectronics in Johor seeks an Engineering Director to lead the engineering team across NPI, manufacturing, testing and equipment. You will drive process optimization, ensure high yields, and collaborate with global teams on technology transfers and qualification processes.

The role requires extensive leadership experience in the semiconductor/optoelectronics field, with a focus on delivering robust engineering solutions and sustaining product quality in high-volume production

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electronics Engineering or equivalent with leadership experience.
• 20+ years in semiconductor or optoelectronics, including 10+ years in senior management.
• Knowledge of optoelectronics manufacturing and quality systems advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers and technicians in NPI, manufacturing, testing, and equipment management.
• Optimize production cycles and improve product yields across assemblies and PCBA.
• Coordinate technology transfers, first article approvals, and pilot-scale production.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resource deployment for global collaboration.
• Direct hiring, coaching, and performance evaluation of the engineering team.
• Govern BOM, changes, and lab testing; drive CAPA and corrective actions.
• Develop strategic roadmaps for advancing optoelectronics and box-level assembly.

Skills

Electronics engineering

Engineering management

NPI management

Leadership

Process optimization

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

People management

Education

Bachelor of Electronics Engineering

Post-graduate degree preferred

Job description

Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. With more than 30 years of combined experience in the field of optoelectronics our OSI Optoelectronics (OSIO) division is a diversified manufacturer of standard and custom photodiodes and optical sensors for used in aerospace, defense, commercial and medical applications.

Overview

OSI Systems companies have a long history of developing innovative solutions to bring a better quality of life to the world. With more than 30 years of combined experience in the field of optoelectronics our OSI Optoelectronics (OSIO) division is a diversified manufacturer of standard and custom photodiodes and optical sensors for used in aerospace, defense, commercial and medical applications. We are one of the largest global manufacturers of optoelectronic devices, delivering engineering design support and manufacturing capabilities that include products for use in the defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets, among others. We utilize our world-class manufacturing facilities in the U.S., India and Malaysia to continue to put forth excellent engineering solutions aligned with efficient manufacturing to meet high-volume production requirements. OSI Optoelectronics is seeking an Engineering Director who will be responsible lead the team of Managers, Engineers and Technicians handling New Product Introduction (NPI), Manufacturing Processes, Testing, and Equipment.Manages the Engineering functions in the Assembly, Packaging & Testing of Optoelectronics device manufacturing as well as PCB Assembly lines including box builds and testing.Ensures high product yields at optimum production efficiency by introducing innovative technologies to maximize the productivity while reducing the reworks & rejects.

Responsibilities

• Oversees Engineering activities to provide sustaining support to Manufacturing for Process and Test Engineering functions, with the objective of optimizing production cycle time and improving product yields.
• Leads New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including prototype development, process validation, product qualification, and establishment of mass production according to project schedules.
• Oversees hardware and software development activities related to the design and development of test setups for manufactured products.
• Collaborates with the Engineering teams of global sister companies and customers to coordinate technology transfers, new product introductions, first article approvals, pilot-scale production, and transitions to high-volume manufacturing.
• Monitors and controls project schedules and costs, ensuring adherence to timelines, effective deployment of Engineering resources, capacity assessment, and periodic status reporting to Management.
• Leads the hiring, training, and mentoring of Engineers while organizing the Engineering team to achieve optimum performance and meet Engineering objectives aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversees NPI activities, BOM obsolescence management, Engineering changes, system-level documentation reviews, and approval of labor quotations.
• Coordinates failure analysis activities with internal teams, customers, and external laboratories to address customer complaints and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Develops strategic roadmaps and plans to keep pace with technological advancements in optoelectronics, microelectronics, PCBA, and box-level assembly.
• Identifies and sources key equipment to support assembly and test automation, evaluates economic feasibility, and submits purchase proposals to senior management.
• Organizes, drives, motivates, and evaluates the Engineering team's performance to achieve departmental and company-wide objectives.
• Demonstrates behavior consistent with the company's Code of Ethics and Conduct. Ensures that direct reports are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of, and adherence to, the company's values, Code of Ethics and Conduct, and applicable compliance policies.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem.
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Electronics Engineering or equivalent, Post-Graduate degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Should have about 20+ years of experience out of which about 10 years’ experience in senior management position, in Semiconductor Industry.
• Experience/knowledge in Optoelectronics components manufacturing will be an added advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of business processes and Engineering Management.
• Excellent people management experience, including the ability to hire, evaluate and motivate.
• Effective communication and presentation skills to properly communicate complex information to cross functional teams as well as to customers and vendors.
• Communicates well with technical and non-technical personnel to convey the point effectively.
• Clear and decisive leader with ability to influence and achieve results in a global organization.
• Effectively prioritizes & manages multiple tasks with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong working knowledge of quality systems and risk management.