Research And Development Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Penang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading optical technology company in Penang is seeking a candidate to develop embedded firmware for high-performance optical transceivers. You will work on firmware packages, collaborate with global teams, and support product lifecycles. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in electrical engineering and has experience with microcontroller firmware and embedded systems. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required.
• Practical experience with microcontroller firmware is essential.
• Recent graduates passionate about R&D are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware/software for optical transceivers.
• Deliver firmware packages and handle testing/debugging.
• Collaborate with global teams on the product lifecycle.

Skills

Embedded systems development

I2C and SPI protocols

Fiber optic transceiver knowledge

Firmware quality assurance

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

Testing equipment (oscilloscope, logic analyzer)

Job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of embedded firmware/software for high-performance optical transceivers.
• Deliver firmware packages according to project timelines, handling in-circuit testing, PCBA bring-up, and system-level debugging.
• Collaborate with Finisar’s global firmware/software teams and adhere to processes related to firmware architecture, development, debugging, optimization, and validation.
• Work with various teams, including marketing, transceiver engineering, product engineering, and customer support, to support the entire product lifecycle.
• Assist with new product development and the maintenance of existing products at the Finisar Shanghai site, utilizing microprocessors.
• Coordinate with teams across global locations to provide software/firmware support.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Understanding of embedded systems and practical experience in developing microcontroller firmware.
• Familiarity with I2C and SPI communication protocols.
• Recent graduates passionate about R&D roles are strongly encouraged to apply.

Skills

• Knowledge of fiber optic transceiver technologies and MSA standards.
• Familiarity with firmware quality assurance, testing, and validation methodologies.
• Understanding of board-level hardware design.
• Experience in GUI or application software development.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities; proficient in using testing equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A collaborative team player who is self-motivated and capable of working independently.