PCB Layout Design Engineer (Ipoh)

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. Malaysia is seeking an experienced PCB Design Engineer to join our Ipoh team onsite. You will design and review high-speed PCB layouts for dense multilayer boards, using Mentor PADS and CAM tools while aligning with corporate guidelines.

You will collaborate with global R&D and test groups, perform peer reviews, and contribute to CAD library development. A 4–8 year track record in PCB design is preferred, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master/bachelor’s degree in any Engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 4-8 years of relevant full time PCB Design industry experiences.
• PCB Design software skill particularly Mentor PADS, Router & Logic. Other PCB Design software skill can be considered.
• CAM software skills : CAM350(analyzing, net list verification and reproducing Gerbers) and Blueprint(drafting assembly and fabrication drawings).
• Work under minimum supervision and able to execute responsibilities professionally.
• Demonstrate maturity, initiative and decisive in making independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills to all level of organizations globally in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Provide PCB design support to global R&D, Test development and other groups.
• Review and analyse schematics to plan layout of PCB components including dense multilayer boards.
• Layout high-speed optical communications boards such as module transceivers and test boards per guidelines.
• Utilise CADCAM tools from schematic entry to Gerber post processing (Mentor PADS; CAM350; Blueprint).
• Communicate with Hardware Design Engineers globally to ensure designs meet requirements.
• Perform PCB peer reviews on layouts according to corporate standards.
• Occasionally support CAD library work including building footprints and schematic symbols per IPC 7351.

Skills

PCB design

High-speed design

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Mentor PADS Layout

Mentor PADS Router

Mentor PADS Logic

CAM350

Blueprint

Footprint Expert

Job description

• Provide PCB design support to various functional groups globally, i,e: R&D, Test development, etc.
• Review and analyse design schematics to plan layout of PCB components including dense multilayer boards.
• Layout various type of high-speed optical communications boards, ie: Module transceiver, transponder, and test boards according to corporate design guidelines.
• Utilise CADCAM tools to assist in design process from Schematic entry to Gerber post processing. Software used: Mentor PADS Layout, PADS Logic and Router, Blueprint, CAM350 and Footprint Expert.
• Communicate with Hardware Design Engineer locally or from other R&D sites globally (design reviews) during design process to ensure the designs fulfil the technical requirements.
• Perform PCB peer review on layout done by co-worker according to corporate standard checklist.
• Occasionally will be required to support the CAD library work ,ie, building PCB footprint and Schematic symbol per IPC 7351 standard and corporate library guidelines.

Education & Experience

• Master/bachelor’s degree in any Engineering disciplines.
• Minimum 4-8 years of relevant full time PCB Design industry experiences.
• PCB Design software skill particularly Mentor PADS, Router & Logic. Other PCB Design software skill can be considered.
• CAM software skills : CAM350(analyzing, net list verification and reproducing Gerbers) and Blueprint(drafting assembly and fabrication drawings).
• Work under minimum supervision and able to execute responsibilities professionally.
• Demonstrate maturity, initiative and decisive in making independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills to all level of organizations globally in oral and written form.

Skills

• Good knowledge in high-speed PCB Design Technology; i.e; Micro strips, strip lines, length matching, differential pairs, micro vias, minimizing stubs, minimizing crosstalk, providing continuous return path, and fine pitch SMD components.
• PCB Design software skill particularly Mentor PADS, Router & Logic. Other PCB Design software skill can be considered.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/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.

About Us

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. Come Join Us!

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. 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.

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. Come Join Us!