Software Assistant Manager

Cohu Malaysia; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor firm is looking for a Software Assistant Manager in Malacca City, Malaysia. The role focuses on delivering effective software solutions while managing and guiding a team. Candidates should have a strong background in C, C++, and Python, along with management experience in the semiconductor industry. Join a collaborative and innovative environment that values continuous learning and offers flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Five-Day Work Week

Flexible Working Arrangement

Comprehensive Benefits

Profit Sharing

Continuous Learning

Overseas Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in semiconductor/machine automation industry.
• Minimum 3 years experience in management role.
• Strong commitment to learning and continuous improvement.
• Ability to handle projects under high pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize tasks for team members.
• Perform feasibility studies.
• Assess and provide workload requirements.
• Supervise and guide team members.
• Ensure completion of risk assessments and validations.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Python programming

VB.NET programming

C# programming

Project management

Team leadership

Problem solving

Technical writing

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Join Our Team

At Cohu Malaysia, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in the semiconductor industry. Our mission is to create a dynamic and inclusive work environment where every team member feels a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. By joining us, you will be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking workforce dedicated to shaping the future of technology.

Unleash your Potential

As a Software Assistant Manager, you will be working with a team of engineers to deliver new technologies to customer by develop high quality effective software features that will be included in handler software release.

You will play an important role in:

• Plan and organize tasks for team members, monitor tasks’ progress and take necessary action to clear roadblocks for team members to guarantee timely support/project delivery.
• Perform feasibility study and involve specialist from different areas to do so if de-ficient in the required knowledge.
• Assess and provide the workload required.
• Supervise and guide team members on each issue or enhancement.
• Review the work done by team members or delegate to technical advisor to as-sist on source code and patch preparation review.
• Ensure risk assessment, software test and validation are completed prior to de-ployment on machine.
• Follow up with preventive actions for past quality issues.
• Handle escalation from manufacturing floor and field.
• Identify training needs for team members and arrange complementary training to fill the gap.
• Manage team communication related to critical topics (e.g. escalation, complex specifications and design review) and drive the actions with the team to achieve the requirements.
• Any other ad-hoc assignments within the scope of main objectives.

To be successful in this role, you need to have:

• Professional engineering bachelor’s degree and certifications in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Computer/Software/Mechatronics/Robotics), Computer Science, Project Management or equivalent.
• Required skill(s): Good background in C, C++, Python, VB.NET or C# program-ming languages.
• Minimum 6 years experienced in semiconductor/machine automation industry.
• Minimum 3 years experienced in management role.
• A strong team player.
• Good statistical and technical writing abilities.
• Effective presentation and communication skills that inspire trust and influence cooperation.
• Hardworking and able to handle projects under high pressure.
• Strong commitment to learning and continuous improvement, with continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong ethics, diplomatic, patience, good listening skills and can interact with a diverse group of individuals.
• Sharp problem-solving skills, creative, innovative, out of the box problem solving skills.
• High sense of urgency for task assigned.
• Leadership and management experience are an advantage.
• Knowledge in developing tools to increase work efficiency would be an advantage.
• Flexible working arrangement.
• Flexibility to travel if required (20%).

Why Join Us?

At Cohu Malaysia, we offer a collaborative work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and make a significant impact on our products and processes.

We value our people and offer them:

• Five-Day Work Week
• Flexible Working Arrangement
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Profit Sharing
• Continuous Learning
• Overseas Opportunities

Apply Today!

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work with a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology, apply now to join Cohu Malaysia as a Software Assistant Manager!