Senior Equipment Technician: Uptime, Automation & Safety

Coherent; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Corp. Malaysia is seeking a skilled equipment maintenance technician to uphold uptime for front-of-line machines in Ipoh.

You will collaborate with the in-house automation team on new equipment installation and with process engineering to drive yield improvements, while ensuring safety and ISO-compliant maintenance records. A Diploma in Mechatronic/Mechanical/Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering is required, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechatronic, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience with testers or equipment configuration and troubleshooting.
• Experience in tester debugging or verification.
• Experience in high-mix, high-volume manufacturing.
• Good computer literacy and basic SPC knowledge.
• Analytical mindset with hands-on approach.
• Adaptable to rapid changes in business needs.
• Knowledge of mechanical dimensioning and tolerancing; poka-yoke is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain overall equipment uptime for front-of-line machines and fixtures.
• Work overtime when needed to support operations or manpower.
• Track, replenish, and update spare parts.
• Collaborate with in-house automation on new equipment buy-off and installation.
• Collaborate with process engineering to improve yield related to machines.
• Uphold safety and zero-accident attitude.
• Maintain maintenance records per ISO requirements.
• Achieve KPIs set by the section manager.
• Pass down unfinished tasks to the incoming shift to avoid duplication.

Education

Diploma of Mechatronic, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronics, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SPC tools

Troubleshooting equipment

Job description

Coherent Corp. Malaysia is seeking a skilled equipment maintenance technician to uphold uptime for front-of-line machines in Ipoh.

You will collaborate with the in-house automation team on new equipment installation and with process engineering to drive yield improvements, while ensuring safety and ISO-compliant maintenance records. A Diploma in Mechatronic/Mechanical/Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering is required, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.