Staff Associate Engineer - Product

Coherent Corp.; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Ipoh, Malaysia, is seeking a detail-oriented candidate with experience in epoxy bonding processes. The role involves monitoring equipment, applying lean principles, and maintaining high-precision assembly tasks. Applicants should have a Diploma in Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in MNC environments. The position offers a 12-hour shift schedule and a dynamic work environment promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of working experience in MNC industries, preferably 8 years in high mix and high-volume manufacturing.
• Willing to work on 12-hour shifts and solve basic technical issues.
• Adaptable and flexible to rapid changes in business needs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain equipment, tools, and fixtures for production.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proficient in epoxy bonding processes

Strong analytical skills

Good communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Diploma of Engineering (Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Electrical)

Tools

Optical alignment machines

SPC knowledge

OPAC knowledge

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Emotional intelligence.
• 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 5 years of working experience in MNC industries, preferably 8 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 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.

Culture Commitment

• I Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust.
• C Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas.
• A Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome.
• R Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone.
• E 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 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!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies

We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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.