Lead Systems Architect, Mechatronics & Semiconductors

Cohu Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-Day Work Week

Flexible Working Arrangement

Profit Sharing

Overseas Opportunities

Job summary

Cohu Malaysia is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team, acting as a systems-level expert for our engineering group. You will lead requirement analysis, select concepts with domain experts, and ensure interfaces across subsystems align with overall architecture.

The role calls for a Bachelor's in mechatronics/mechanical/electrical engineering, at least 5 years in system-level leadership of complex mechatronic projects, and willingness to travel up to 20% internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of system-level leadership in development of complex mechatronic systems, ideally in semiconductor backend equipment.
• Proven track record in system engineering, machine concept development, and cross-functional leadership.
• Experience with thermal systems, motion control, sensor integration, and machine intelligence.
• Fluent in SolidWorks detailed design and modeling, or other design tools such as Altium, if relevant to education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink), CAE, and system simulation.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct system-level requirement analysis and author technical specifications and design briefs for sub-assembly modules.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of technical concepts in collaboration with domain experts, based on functional, economic, and risk criteria.
• Ensure architectural consistency and interface compatibility across subsystems and modules.
• Guide the development of subsystem concepts and validate their feasibility through analytical modeling and simulation.
• Facilitate design reviews and ensure that development progress aligns with system-level objectives.
• Drive risk assessments and initiate necessary pre-development or technology validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with certification requirements (e.g., CE, SEMI, RoHS) and support the preparation of documentation.
• Support patent applications and the protection of intellectual property arising from system innovations.
• Present technical solutions and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with customers and stakeholders.
• Design detailed parts and assemblies as part of the overall system architecture/plan.
• Any additional tasks and responsibilities, commensurate with knowledge, skills, and abilities, as re-quired by the business.

Skills

System engineering

Mechatronics

Cross-functional leadership

Requirement engineering

Risk management

Matlab/Simulink

SolidWorks

Altium

Thermal systems

Sensor integration

Motion control

Certification processes

English communication

Travel 20%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium

MATLAB/Simulink

CAe

System simulation

Job description

Cohu Malaysia is seeking a Systems Engineer to join our team, acting as a systems-level expert for our engineering group. You will lead requirement analysis, select concepts with domain experts, and ensure interfaces across subsystems align with overall architecture.

The role calls for a Bachelor's in mechatronics/mechanical/electrical engineering, at least 5 years in system-level leadership of complex mechatronic projects, and willingness to travel up to 20% internationally.