System Architect

Cohu Malaysia; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-Day Work Week

Flexible Working Arrangement

Comprehensive Benefits

Profit Sharing

Continuous Learning

Overseas Opportunities

Job summary

Cohu Malaysia is seeking a Systems Engineer to act as a systems-level expert for the engineering team. You will conduct system-level requirement analyses, author technical specs, and lead the evaluation of concepts with domain experts.

The role requires 5+ years in system-level leadership for complex mechatronic systems, with travel up to 20% and a focus on thermal, motion, sensing, and machine intelligence. Collaboration across disciplines and documentation for certification are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in system-level leadership for complex mechatronic systems, preferably in semiconductor backend equipment.
• Experience as a direct engineer in a discipline.
• Proven track record in system engineering and cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities

• Perform system-level requirement analysis and write design briefs for sub-assembly modules.
• Lead evaluation of technical concepts with domain experts using functional, economic, and risk criteria.
• Ensure architecture consistency and interface compatibility across subsystems.
• Model and simulate feasibility of subsystem concepts and guide development.

Skills

System engineering

Requirement engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Thermal systems

Motion control

Sensor integration

Modeling & simulation

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics or mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium

MATLAB/Simulink

CAe/CAE tooling

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

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will act as a systems-level expert for the engineering team.

Impact You Will Make

• Conduct system-level requirement analysis and author technical specifications and design briefs for sub-assembly modules.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of technical concepts in collaboration with domain experts, based on functional, economic, and risk criteria.
• Ensure architectural consistency and interface compatibility across subsystems and modules.
• Guide the development of subsystem concepts and validate their feasibility through analytical modeling and simulation.
• Facilitate design reviews and ensure that development progress aligns with system-level objectives.
• Drive risk assessments and initiate necessary pre-development or technology validation activities.
• Ensure compliance with certification requirements (e.g., CE, SEMI, RoHS) and support the preparation of documentation.
• Support patent applications and the protection of intellectual property arising from system innovations.
• Present technical solutions and resolve system-level issues in collaboration with customers and stakeholders.
• Design detailed parts and assemblies as part of the overall system architecture/plan.
• Any additional tasks and responsibilities, commensurate with knowledge, skills, and abilities, as re-quired by the business.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. ((PhD, MSc, MEng, etc. desired)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the system level leadership of the development of complex mechatronic systems, ideally in semiconductor backend equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years as a direct engineer in a discipline.
• Proven track record in system engineering, machine concept development, and cross-functional engineering leadership.
• Understanding and/or working experience with thermal systems, motion control, sensor integration, and machine intelligence.
• Experience with requirement engineering, risk management, and certification processes.
• Fluent in SolidWorks detailed design and modeling, or other design tools such as Altium, if relevant to education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink), CAE, and system simulation.
• Excellent English communication skills: German and/or French is a plus.
• Willingness to travel internationally up to 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