Senior Product Engineer (Based in Ipoh)

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent Malaysia in Ipoh is seeking an engineer to support R&D NPI programs and oversee product transfers from NPI to mass production. The role requires hands-on data analysis, BOM maintenance, and problem solving to drive cost, yield, and quality improvements.

100% onsite position based in Ipoh with collaboration across R&D and manufacturing teams. A relevant engineering degree with 2+ years in NPI is expected; knowledge of Zemax is a plus and Mandarin is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics, communications, mechatronics, mechanical, or physics/photonics.
• Experience in PCBA, semiconductor devices, IC fabrication and product testing.
• Strong BOM maintenance, statistical quality tools and problem analysis.
• Able to read schematics and mechanical drawings; troubleshoot test equipment and products.
• At least 2 years’ experience in NPI qualifications and transfer.
• Knowledge in Zemax modeling is an advantage.
• Mandarin speaking is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to R&D NPI programs in product and process development.
• Provide technical support and data analysis on product issues and improvements (Cost and Yield).
• Handle new transceiver product transfers from NPI to mass production lifecycle.
• Prepare product engineering documentation and engineering changes with revision control.
• Support pilot manufacturing line in assembly, testing and evaluation of new products.
• Collaborate with R&D to design, qualify, and implement new test processes.
• Evaluate product yield, cost, performance and release suitability.
• Develop and maintain a systematic debug guide for responsible products.
• Acquire hands-on knowledge on products and test methods from R&D.
• Drive product re-engineering, cost reduction, yield improvement, quality and reliability.
• Support ECOs, BOM changes, test processes, procedures and specs modifications.
• Provide technical support and analysis on product issues and RMA.
• Engage customers, sales, and marketing during qualification cycle.
• Conduct data analysis and statistics on product performance and quality improvements.

Skills

NPI experience

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Education

Bachelor/Master in Electronics/Electrical/Mechatronics/Physics/Photonics or related

Tools

Zemax Optical modeling

Job description

Job Description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support to R&D NPI programs in product and process development.
• To provide technical support and data analysis on product related issues and product improvements (Cost and Yield).
• Handles new transceiver product transfers from NPI to mass volume production lifecycle.
• Prepares product engineering documentation and engineering related changes with related revision change.
• Supports pilot manufacturing line in the assembly, testing and evaluation of new products.
• Collaborates with R&D team and participate in the design, qualification, and implementation of new test processes.
• Evaluates Product yield, cost, performance and suitability for release into production.
• Develops and maintains a systematic debug guide documentation for responsible products.
• Acquires hands‑on technical knowledge on products and test methodology as well as applications transferred from R&D.
• Drives efforts in product re‑engineering, cost reduction, yield improvement, quality and reliability improvement.
• Supports and initiates ECOs, BOM changes, test processes, procedures and specification modifications.
• Provides technical support and analysis on product related issues and RMA.
• Engage customers, sales, and marketing with customer qualification cycle.
• Conducts data analysis and statistics pertaining to product performance and quality improvements.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Master/Bachelor’s degree in Electronics/Electrical, Communications, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Applied Science in Physics/Photonics.
• Experience working in PCBA, Semiconductor devices, IC fabrication manufacturing environment and Product Testing.
• Good knowledge in BOM maintenance, statistical quality tools and problem analysis.
• Understand basic test methodologies and able to interpret/read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings. Strong technical knowledge and ability to trouble shoot product and test equipment issues and initiatives to drive performance goals.
• Minimum 2 years’ working experience on New Product (NPI) qualifications and transfer.
• Knowledge in Zemax Optical modeling is an advantage.
• Know how to Speak mandarin is an advantage.

Working Conditions

• This role is 100% onsite

Culture Commitment

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

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

About The Team

Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. 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.

Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard‑work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

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