Senior Optical Automation & Test Engineer

Coherent

Seberang Perai

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Coherent Corp, a global leader in photonics, seeks an Automation/Test Engineer to plan, design, and execute manufacturing and test operations for high-performance optical transceiver automation testers. You will develop robust automation solutions, integrate hardware and software, and drive continuous cost reductions while maintaining safety and quality compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into reliable tester designs, with a focus

Qualifications

Master's degree or Bachelor’s with relevant automation/test experience.
5+ years in automation/test industry.
Strong knowledge of test systems, optics or system networking.
Experience in hardware/software integration is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Translate tester requirements into technical solutions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, discuss, and review solutions.
Prepare detailed design reports and develop hardware and automation architecture as part of system design.
Identify and purchase equipment required to implement approved tester designs.
Collaborate with software engineers to complete software applications and hardware/software integration.
Complete hardware and automation assembly, integration, and debugging according to project schedules.
Perform fixture and electrical verification as well as software logic verification.
Complete qualification testing in accordance with company requirements.
Develop and maintain work instructions for automation testers.
Improve and optimize test systems to increase robustness and support cost-reduction initiatives.
Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting of automated test equipment.
Maintain accurate departmental records, reports, information systems, and metrics.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, environmental, quality, ergonomic, TCP, IP protection, Export Compliance, SOX, IT, and Quality requirements.
Support special projects as required and provide project updates and recommendations to management.
Maintain high standards of quality, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous improvement.