Laser Production Technician – Optics & Alignment

MKS Inc.; Penang; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Production Technician to build, align, and test optical laser systems. The role involves assembling optomechanical components, testing with diverse instruments, and ensuring quality in a hands-on environment.

You will operate and maintain laser equipment, review layouts and drawings, and report data to engineers. Some overtime or night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Higher NITEC or Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Strong technical aptitude with hands-on approach to work.
• Takes pride in building and delivering high-quality capital equipment.
• Able to work independently after completing required training.
• Communicates effectively with all levels, including Production Management.
• Proactive, adaptable, and eager to take on additional responsibilities and learn new skills.
• Demonstrates a strong quality and safety mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
• Competent in using basic testing and troubleshooting tools (e.g. digital multimeter, oscilloscope).
• Willing to work overtime on weekdays and weekends when required.
• Willing to work night or rotating shifts if required.
• Prior experience in a related or similar role will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Build and align laser and its optical system.
• Take responsibility, ownership and accountability to meet production output.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of complex systems, subassemblies and PCBA.
• Test, operate, repair and maintain lasers products that use or incorporate lasers.
• Install and align optical parts, such as mirrors, lenses, etc.
• Familiar with oscilloscopes, function generator, optical microscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, etc.
• Knowledge of analog and digital circuitry.
• Assemble, install and align mechanical, optomechanical, electromechanical components.
• Set up electronic and optical instruments to test laser devices.
• Review assembly layout, drawings, and sketches, analyze test data, and prepare technical reports for engineers.

Skills

NITEC diploma

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics

Hands-on

Quality mindset

Safety mindset

Troubleshooting

Testing tools

Overtime willingness

Shift flexibility

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

NITEC/Diploma in Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital Multimeter

Power Meter

Spectrum Analyzer

Optical Microscope

Job description

MKS Inc. in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Production Technician to build, align, and test optical laser systems. The role involves assembling optomechanical components, testing with diverse instruments, and ensuring quality in a hands-on environment.

You will operate and maintain laser equipment, review layouts and drawings, and report data to engineers. Some overtime or night shifts may be required.