Staff Engineer -PM

Coherent; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent is a global leader in photonics and laser technologies. We seek a Test Engineer - Maintenance to ensure reliability and optimization of test equipment, support production, and drive process improvements across testing activities.

The role covers equipment control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with software and product engineers to improve accuracy and efficiency while ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 1 year of experience in equipment maintenance, testing environments or testing methodologies.
• Fresh or less-experienced candidates may be considered depending on training needs.

Responsibilities

• Test Equipment Control & Maintenance: establish tester capability, manage configurations, perform preventive maintenance, ensure optimum performance, manage spare parts, support transfer and qualification of new equipment.
• Technical Support & Problem Solving: develop troubleshooting guides, provide training, collaborate with engineers, support tester/board repair, improve test setup efficiency.
• Compliance & Safety: monitor tester performance with SPC, ensure Safety/ESD/Cleanroom/ISO requirements, apply Risk-Based Thinking, stop testers if quality or safety concerns arise.

Skills

Hardware engineering

Hardware troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication skills

Total Control Methodology

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronics Engineering

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Total Control Methodology

Job description

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Coherent is a global leader in photonics, developing advanced laser, optical and materials technologies that enable semiconductor manufacturing, AI infrastructure, advanced communications and precision industrial applications worldwide.

In Scotland, our teams combine engineering expertise, advanced manufacturing and collaborative innovation to develop, manufacture and support high-performance laser and ultrafast laser systems for demanding industrial and scientific applications worldwide.

The Role

The Test Engineer - Maintenance is responsible for ensuring test equipment and testers are reliable, functional, optimized, and capable of meeting product specifications. The role focuses on test equipment control, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, process improvement, and supporting production through technical expertise and training.

What you will be doing:

1. Test Equipment Control & Maintenance

• Establish and maintain tester capability and functionality.
• Manage software revisions and tester configurations.
• Perform preventive maintenance on test equipment.
• Ensure test hardware and equipment operate at optimal performance with minimal downtime.
• Manage spare parts inventory efficiently.
• Support transfer, qualification, and implementation of new test equipment and new products.

2. Technical Support & Problem Solving

• Develop systematic troubleshooting and debug guides.
• Provide technical training and consultation to manufacturing teams.
• Collaborate with software, debug, and product engineers on test solutions.
• Support tester and board repair activities.
• Improve test setup ergonomics and operational efficiency through simplification, integration, and automation.
• Reduce test time and improve tester reliability.
• Simplify equipment conversion processes.
• Minimize false rejects and improve tester performance.
• Conduct Gage R&R and correlation studies to improve testing accuracy and reliability.

4. Compliance & Safety

• Monitor tester performance using SPC techniques.
• Ensure compliance with Safety, ESD, Cleanroom, ISO, and housekeeping requirements.
• Apply Risk-Based Thinking in planning and execution.
• Authorized to stop any tester that presents quality or safety concerns.

About You

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Science

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in:
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Testing environments
  • Testing methodologies
• Fresh or less-experienced candidates may be considered depending on business needs and available training support.

Technical Skills

• Strong interest in computer hardware engineering.
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting desktop hardware and software.
• Knowledge of equipment Total Control Methodology.
• Good communication, reporting, and data analysis skills.

Company Values (ICARE)

• 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

APPLICATION & SELECTION

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.