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

Profit Sharing

Overseas Opportunities

Job summary

We are looking for a Systems Engineer to join Cohu Malaysia. You will act as a systems-level expert for the engineering team, conducting requirement analyses and guiding subsystem concepts.

You will collaborate with domain experts to select concepts based on functional, economic, and risk criteria, ensuring architectural consistency across modules. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechatronics/mechanical/electrical engineering and 5+ years in system-level leadership of complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of system-level leadership experience in development of complex mechatronic systems, ideally in semiconductor backend equipment.
• 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 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.
• 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%.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

System engineering leadership

Requirement engineering

Risk management

Certification processes

Cross-functional leadership

Thermal systems

Motion control

Sensor integration

Machine intelligence

MATLAB/Simulink

SolidWorks

Altium

CAE tools

English communication

German/French language

International travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechatronics/mechanical/electrical engineering

Advanced degree (PhD, MSc, MEng) desired

Tools

SolidWorks

Altium

MATLAB/Simulink

CAE tools

Job description

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
• Profit Sharing
• Overseas Opportunities