Senior Product Technician based in Ipoh

Coherent Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Ipoh, Malaysia, is seeking a detail-oriented Product Technician to manage high-precision assembly tasks and maintain production equipment. Candidates should have a diploma in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing. Knowledge of optical alignment machines and lean manufacturing principles is highly valued. This position requires strong analytical skills and adaptability to rapid changes in business needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in MNC industries; preferably 3 years in high-mix and high-volume manufacturing.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and solve basic technical issues.
• Good knowledge of mechanical dimensioning and tolerancing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, maintain, and qualify equipment for production.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to improve yield.
• Perform periodic verification and calibration on equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Computer literacy

Experience with optical alignment machines

Education

Diploma of Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical)

Job description

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Monitor, maintain and qualify equipment, tools/fixtures for production used. Perform periodic verification and calibration on equipment/ tools/ fixtures

Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste in the production process and improve yield.

Seeking a detail-oriented candidate with proven experience in epoxy bonding processes to manage and execute high-precision assembly tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience with optical alignment machines is a significant advantage for this position, as it will enhance the candidate's ability to achieve precise and accurate equipment setups.

Observational skills to notice discrepancies, understand the manufacturing process in detail, troubleshoot at an appropriate level and involve senior members of staff.

Communication skill to communicate and interface well with peers, enhance teamwork.

Derive continual improvement and use of resources.

Performing any other duties as directed by the immediate superior from time to time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma of Engineering preferably majoring in Mechatronics or Mechanical or Electrical.
• Minimum 2 years of working experience in MNC industries; preferably 3 years’ experience working in high‑mix and high‑volume manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• Willing to work on 12‑hour shift, independently and able to solve basic technical issues.
• Good computer literacy, SPC & OPAC knowledge.
• Must exhibit a strong sense of analytical skills with a hands‑on working attitude.
• Adaptable and flexible to rapid changes to the business needs of the company.
• Good knowledge of mechanical dimensioning & tolerancing analysis, poka‑yoke principles will be an added advantage.

Your application will include the following questions:

• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years’ experience do you have as a Product Technician?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?

Coherent is currently expanding operations in Malaysia and the growth plan includes establishing an R&D centre in Penang where we are hunting for the best and brightest to join us.

Founded in 1971, Coherent (formerly known as II‑VI Incorporated) is a global provider of lasers and laser‑based technology for scientific, commercial, and industrial customers.