IE Staff Engineer

Coherent; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Malaysia is seeking an experienced Industrial/Capacity Planning leader to own end-to-end ramp-up planning at our Penang site. You will drive capacity modeling, headcount planning, layout optimization, and infrastructure readiness, coordinating with Production, Engineering, Planning, Facilities, HR, Finance, IT and Program Management to ensure timely ramp-up and cost efficiency.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 6 years of related experience, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in Industrial Engineering, capacity planning, manufacturing operations, or ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end capacity ramp-up planning and modeling.
• Lead factory layout optimization and infrastructure readiness.
• Develop short- and long-term capacity plans.
• Coordinate equipment readiness and production ramp-up.
• Maintain standard capacity models and reports.
• Collaborate across functions to meet ramp-up targets.
• Identify gaps and propose mitigation plans.
• Provide data-driven scenarios and cost optimization recommendations.
• Drive productivity and floor-space utilization improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Excel modeling

AutoCAD

Capacity planning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end capacity ramp-up planning, including capacity modeling, headcount calculation, HPU, cycle-time analysis, equipment requirements, and scenario simulations.
• Lead and maintain factory layout, space optimization, equipment allocation, and infrastructure readiness across Penang sites.
• Develop short- and long-term capacity plans based on demand, utilization, product transitions, and operational constraints.
• Coordinate equipment and tester readiness, movement, installation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Develop and maintain standard capacity models, headcount reports, cycle-time databases, HPU reports, and automated reporting tools.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, Planning, Facilities, Equipment, HR, Finance, IT, and Program Management to achieve ramp-up targets.
• Identify capacity, manpower, equipment, space, and infrastructure gaps and establish mitigation plans.
• Provide data-driven capacity scenarios and recommendations to senior management for decision-making and cost optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement in productivity, equipment utilization, manpower efficiency, and floor-space utilization.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in Industrial Engineering, capacity planning, manufacturing operations, factory layout, headcount planning, or production ramp‑up.

Skills

• Strong leadership and cross-functional project management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for capacity modeling, data analysis, scenario simulation, and reporting automation.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for factory layout, equipment arrangement, and space planning.
• Strong knowledge of capacity planning, headcount modeling, HPU, time study, cycle time, and equipment utilization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex operational data into clear and actionable recommendations for management.
• Ability to work effectively with other members of Coherent Corp. and cross-functional stakeholders.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite at the Penang manufacturing site.
• Regular coordination and movement between Penang production sites and manufacturing areas may be required.
• Flexibility to support critical ramp-up, equipment movement, and production readiness activities when required.

Culture Commitment

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth.

Founded in 1971, Coherent (formerly known as II‑VI Incorporated) is a global provider of lasers and laser‑based technology for scientific, commercial, and industrial customers. Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. Coherent produces a wide variety of lasers, along with application‑specific photonic and electronic materials and components, and deploys them in various forms, including integrated with advanced software to enable its customers.

II‑VI Malaysia began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, employs over 3400 employees at present. Ipoh’s assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.

In addition to growth in other countries such as China, Vietnam, UK and Germany, Malaysia also benefits from the company's technology. In Malaysia, the company is expanding the facility to undertake design, development, and manufacturing of optoelectronic signal converter (800G), Coherent modules and reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMS) with RM253M investments in Chemor, Perak.

You can view more information at www.coherent.com.

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Coherent is currently expanding operations in Malaysia and the growth plan includes establishing an R&D center in Penang where we are hunting for the best and brightest to join us.