Senior Engineer, Tech & Innovation for Advanced Coatings

Optics Balzers Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Optics Balzers Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Engineer in Technology and Innovation for Advanced Coating. The role focuses on developing new products and processes, supporting operations, and leading technical projects across local and global teams.

The incumbent will work independently and in teams, contributing to IP development, digitalization efforts, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Marketing. Strong English is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering/ physics or related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in industry or research.
• Experience in optics industry preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with very good spoken English mandatory.
• Programming skills in python or a similar language for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Understand and develop technology landscape within area of expertise.
• Improve and develop new technologies for the business unit.
• Lead and execute technical projects; support SOPs and process documentation.
• Support IP development and patent filing process if required.
• Collaborate with Operations/Quality and Sales/Marketing; support field visits.

Skills

Python programming

Leadership

Data analysis

Fluent English

Education

University degree in engineering/ physics

Tools

Opti Layer

Job description

Optics Balzers Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Engineer in Technology and Innovation for Advanced Coating. The role focuses on developing new products and processes, supporting operations, and leading technical projects across local and global teams.

The incumbent will work independently and in teams, contributing to IP development, digitalization efforts, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Sales, and Marketing. Strong English is required.