Senior Engineer Technology and Innovation, Advanced Coating

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

Senior Engineer Technology and Innovation, Advanced Coating

The Technology & Innovation (T&I) engineer will conduct and support projects that develop new products and processes. This support will include both the technical and operational aspects of product and process development using or following Stage Gate process.

The incumbent must be able to operate both individually and in teams and will support new products and process launches. The individual will be responsible for supporting Materion’s Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and Marketing teams; in addition, some customer support may be required.

Responsibilities

Technology

• Initial understanding of the technology landscape within area of expertise
• Improve and develop new technologies for the business unit
• Participation in customer interactions, conferences
• Support IP development and patent filing process if required
• Support and initiate digitalization efforts in the area of expertise

Business

• Develop an operational understanding of the company and products
• Perform detailed cost analysis for new product and cost reduction opportunities for new processes
• Develop SOPs, Work Instructions, Process Flow Diagrams, FMEAs, and Control Plans for new products and processes in cooperation with Operations/Quality
• Support products and sales with customer visits
• OPS Support in field of expertise to bolster technical capability if required

Project

• Work in projects locally and globally to improve technical capabilities of BU
• Lead of smaller scale technology projects

Qualifications

Education

• University degree in engineering/ physics / related field of study

Experience

• 7 + years of professional experience in industry or research
• Experience in the optics industry preferred
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and execute on technical projects, design projects and teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with very good spoken English mandatory due to reporting to an overseas manager
• Programming skills in python or a similar language for data analysis
• Experience with Opti Layer thin film design software is highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Required: organizational and engineering skills, communication skills, team player, fluent English, expertise in optics or space industry
• Preferred: prior experience serving as the technical expert and teaching others,
• Beneficial: Knowledge in processes supporting optical coating like substrate preparation, inspection, patterning and assembly

About Us

For 70 years now, Optics Balzers has been the preferred partner for innovative optical coatings and solutions. We are one of the global leaders in the supply of optical coatings and components. The products and services that we offer range from optical thin-film coatings, glass processing, patterning and sealing technologies to optical subassemblies, and are acknowledged as being unique worldwide. We owe our success to our motivated 400 employees. We are now expanding our services by incorporating our subsidiary company known as Optics Balzers Malaysia Sdn Bhd. We are looking forward to work together with dedicated, motivated, creative employees in our new plant in Penang.

For 70 years now, Optics Balzers has been the preferred partner for innovative optical coatings and solutions. We are one of the global leaders in the supply of optical coatings and components. The products and services that we offer range from optical thin-film coatings, glass processing, patterning and sealing technologies to optical subassemblies, and are acknowledged as being unique worldwide. We owe our success to our motivated 400 employees. We are now expanding our services by incorporating our subsidiary company known as Optics Balzers Malaysia Sdn Bhd. We are looking forward to work together with dedicated, motivated, creative employees in our new plant in Penang.