PCB Layout Design/Senior/Staff Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm seeks a PCB Design Engineer in Ipoh to provide design support for high-speed communication boards. The ideal candidate will have a master's or bachelor's degree in engineering and 4–8 years of related experience. Strong knowledge in high-speed PCB design technology and proficiency in Mentor PADS is crucial. This role is 100% onsite, emphasizing collaboration with global teams to meet technical requirements and standards. Enjoy a competitive compensation package in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation program

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–8 years of relevant full-time PCB Design industry experience.
• Work under minimum supervision and able to execute responsibilities professionally.
• Strong communication skills at all levels of organizations globally in oral and written form.

Responsibilities

• Provide PCB design support to various functional groups globally.
• Review and analyze design schematics to plan layout of PCB components.
• Layout various types of high-speed optical communications boards according to design guidelines.

Skills

Good knowledge in high-speed PCB Design Technology

PCB Design software skill, particularly Mentor PADS

Education

Master/bachelor’s degree in any Engineering discipline

Tools

Mentor PADS Layout

CAM350

Blueprint

Job description

Job Description

Position: PCB Design Engineer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide PCB design support to various functional groups globally: R&D, Test development, etc.
• Review and analyze design schematics to plan layout of PCB components including dense multilayer boards.
• Layout various types of high‑speed optical communications boards, e.g., Module transceiver, transponder, and test boards according to corporate design guidelines.
• Utilize CAD/CAM 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 fulfill the technical requirements.
• Perform PCB peer review on layout done by co‑worker according to corporate standard checklist.
• Occasionally support CAD library work, e.g., building PCB footprints and schematic symbols per IPC 7351 standard and corporate library guidelines.

Education & Experience

• Master/bachelor’s degree in any Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 4–8 years of relevant full‑time PCB Design industry experience.
• PCB Design software skill, particularly Mentor PADS, Router & Logic. Other PCB Design software skills 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 decisiveness in making independent judgment.
• Strong communication skills at all levels of organizations globally in oral and written form.

Skills

• Good knowledge in high‑speed PCB Design Technology; e.g., 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 skills 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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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.