Research And Development Engineer

Coherent Corp.; Penang; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented engineer to contribute to the design and development of embedded firmware for high-performance optical transceivers. This role involves collaborating with global teams, ensuring firmware quality, and supporting the entire product lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in electrical engineering or computer science, with hands-on experience in embedded systems and firmware development. If you are passionate about R&D and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field required.
• Understanding of embedded systems and microcontroller firmware.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test embedded firmware/software for optical transceivers.
• Deliver firmware packages and handle system-level debugging.

Skills

Knowledge of fiber optic transceiver technologies

Familiarity with firmware quality assurance

Understanding of board-level hardware design

Experience in GUI or application software development

Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative team player

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

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.