ROADM Process Technician

Coherent Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Ipoh, Perak is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting to keep production running smoothly.

You will work with Process Engineers, Production, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and support NPI and process validation. This role is 100% onsite in a semiconductor/manufacturing environment, with potential overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronic, Industrial, Materials, or equivalent).
• Experience in a semiconductor, electronics, optical, or precision manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform process setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure stable production operations.
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Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent

Statistical analysis

Excel

Education

Engineering degree (Mech/Manufact/Mechatronics/Electrical & Electronic/Industrial/Materials)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Perform process setup, monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure stable production operations.

Support daily manufacturing activities by maintaining process parameters within specification.

Investigate process-related issues and assist in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Perform process verification, data collection, and documentation in accordance with established procedures.

Support new product introduction (NPI), engineering builds, process qualifications, and validation activities.

Work closely with Process Engineers, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to resolve manufacturing issues.

Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance yield, productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company policies while maintaining good housekeeping practices.

Education & Experience

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronic, Industrial, Materials, or equivalent).

Experience in a semiconductor, electronics, optical, or precision manufacturing environment is preferred.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands‑on approach.

Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams.

Self‑motivated, responsible, and willing to learn new technologies and manufacturing processes.

Able to work independently while demonstrating ownership and initiative.

Basic knowledge of statistical analysis, SPC, or Lean Manufacturing concepts is an advantage.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Working Conditions

This role is 100% onsite.

Able to work in shifts. May be required to support overtime.

Required to work in a manufacturing cleanroom environment and comply with all EHS and cleanroom protocols.

CultureCommitment

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 Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Machinery & Automation 1,001-5,000 employees

Coherent is currently expanding operations in Malaysia and the growth plan includes establishing an R&D center in Penang where we are hunting for the best and brightest to join us.

Founded in 1971, Coherent (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) is a global provider of lasers and laser‑based technology for scientific, commercial, and industrial customers. Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. Coherent produces a wide variety of lasers, along with application‑specific photonic and electronic materials and components, and deploys them in various forms, including integrated with advanced software to enable its customers.

II-VI Malaysia began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, employs over 3400 employees at present. 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.

In addition to growth in other countries such as China, Vietnam, UK and Germany, Malaysia also benefits from the company's technology. In Malaysia, the company is expanding the facility to undertake design, development, and manufacturing of optoelectronic signal converter (800G), Coherent modules and reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMS) with RM253M investments in Chemor, Perak.

You can view more information at www.coherent.com

Coherent is currently expanding operations in Malaysia and the growth plan includes establishing an R&D center in Penang where we are hunting for the best and brightest to join us.

Founded in 1971, Coherent (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) is a global provider of lasers and laser‑based technology for scientific, commercial, and industrial customers. Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. Coherent produces a wide variety of lasers, along with application‑specific photonic and electronic materials and components, and deploys them in various forms, including integrated with advanced software to enable its customers.

II-VI Malaysia began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, employs over 3400 employees at present. 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.

In addition to growth in other countries such as China, Vietnam, UK and Germany, Malaysia also benefits from the company's technology. In Malaysia, the company is expanding the facility to undertake design, development, and manufacturing of optoelectronic signal converter (800G), Coherent modules and reconfigurable optical add/drop multiplexers (ROADMS) with RM253M investments in Chemor, Perak.

You can view more information at www.coherent.com