Photonics Product Engineer: Design to Production

Keysight Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Product Engineer (Photonics/Optical Engineering) to drive design-to-volume production for photonics products. You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, procurement, planning, and quality teams to ensure high yield, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, Six Sigma/Lean methodologies, and strong data-driven decision making with hands-on experience in optical components and production test strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Photonics, Optical, Optoelectronics, or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of laser technologies, fiber optics, optical communication systems, photonic devices, and optical test methodologies.
• Familiarity with photonic components such as lasers, photodiodes, optical filters, polarization controllers, optical switches, and opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, statistical process control, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies is an advantage.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring products meet targets for yield, OBE, reliability, and warranty performance.
• Performing failure analysis on optical, photonic, and manufacturing-related defects, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to improve product quality and reliability.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing yield, optical performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost competitiveness.
• Troubleshooting optical and manufacturing issues using RCA, Six Sigma, and Lean methodologies.
• Supporting production activities to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations and on-time customer shipments.
• Collaborating with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure compliance with optical, mechanical, and quality specifications.
• Managing product data within ERP systems, including BOMs, approved vendor lists, and engineering change implementations.
• Evaluating and recommending technical specifications for optical components and assemblies, including lasers, photodiodes, optical filters, fiber-optic components, polarization control devices, opto-mechanical assemblies, and optical interconnects.
• Working with design engineering teams to optimize optical alignment, assembly processes, calibration methodologies, and production test strategies.
• Identifying, qualifying, and implementing alternative optical components, materials, and suppliers to support product sustainability, supply continuity, and cost optimization.
• Supporting product transfers, NPI, and lifecycle management activities while maintaining product quality and performance requirements.
• Analyzing optical performance data and reliability trends to drive corrective and preventive actions that improve overall product robustness and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Analytical skills

Root Cause Analysis

Problem-solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Photonics/Optical/Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

BOM management

Job description

Keysight Technologies in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Product Engineer (Photonics/Optical Engineering) to drive design-to-volume production for photonics products. You will collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, procurement, planning, and quality teams to ensure high yield, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, Six Sigma/Lean methodologies, and strong data-driven decision making with hands-on experience in optical components and production test strategies.