Reliability Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Ipoh seeks a Reliability Engineer to ensure product and process reliability through planning and executing tests. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. This role promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and stability.

Qualifications

• Experience with reliability testing and statistical methods.
• Knowledge of reliability standards (e.g., Telcordia, GR468, MIL-STD, IEC).
• Ability to prepare technical reports and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability test plans for qualification.
• Define reliability requirements in collaboration with teams.
• Use statistical and reliability modeling tools to predict product life.

Skills

Reliability testing

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Materials Science, Physics or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Reliability Engineer is responsible for ensuring product, process, supplier, etc reliability through planning, executing, and analyzing reliability tests. This role involves applying engineering principles, statistical methods, and reliability tools to assess product life, performance, and robustness.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement reliability test plans for qualification.
• Define reliability requirements and acceptance criteria in collaboration with design, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Use statistical and reliability modeling tools (e.g., Weibull, MTBF) to predict product life and field performance.
• Support qualification of new products, materials, processes, suppliers, etc.
• Testing capability development and tester issue troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement of reliability methodologies, test coverage, and equipment capabilities.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to cross‑functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics, Materials Science, Physics, or related engineering field.
• Knowledge of reliability standards (e.g., Telcordia, GR468, MIL‑STD, IEC).
• Experience with reliability testing, data analysis, and statistical methods.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Good teamwork, communication and documentation skills.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

• Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust
• Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
• Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
• Respect – Recognize the in Everyone
• Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

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.