Product Engineer, Advanced

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

Overview

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do.

Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

Product Engineer (Photonics / Optical Engineering)

As a Member Of The Product Engineering Team, You Will Work Closely With Cross-functional Teams Including R&D, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, And Quality Throughout The Development Of New Photonics Products, Ensuring a Successful Transition From Design To Volume Production.

In This Role, You Will Be Responsible For:

• Ensuring products meet targets for yield, Out-of-Box Experience (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 structured problem-solving techniques, including Root Cause Analysis (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 Bills of Materials (BOM), 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, new product introductions (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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree. in Photonics Engineering, Optical Engineering, Optoelectronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, 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.

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