Technician, Senior Technician and Associate Engineer I (Conversion)

COHERENT; Penang; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Coherent in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a technician to assist the product engineer in achieving yield targets, scrap cost targets, and lean projects evaluate. You will conduct daily verification, calibrate path loss, and support new tester setup and tester conversion.

You will validate failures, develop quick-reference guides, ensure test stations stay functional, and participate in shift rotations. A basic understanding of optical devices and electronics is required, with willingness to learn

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering as stated.

Responsibilities

• Assist the product engineer in terms of product family to achieve yield targets, scrap cost target, debug accuracy target & lean projects evaluation.
• Conduct daily verification and path loss calibration for optimal performance and measurement accuracy.
• Participate in software and hardware installation for new tester setup and tester conversion.
• Validate failures encountered during production and apply corrective actions to improve First Pass Yield.
• Create step-by-step troubleshooting procedures and quick reference guides for technicians.
• Ensure all test stations are functional and reduce tester downtime.
• Support engineers in shifts and project/test improvement activities.
• Comply with ISO requirements, company rules & regulations, applicable codes.

Skills

Test instruments handling

Shift work readiness

Electronics knowledge

Documentation & reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Optoelectronics/Telecommunications)

Tools

Spectrum analyzer

Optical power meter

Oscilloscope

GPIB/USB/LAN interfaces

Job description

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To assist the product engineer in terms of product family in achieving yield target; scrap cost target, debug accuracy target & lean projects eval.

• Conduct schedule daily verification and path loss calibration to ensure optimal performance and measurement accuracy.

• Participate in software and hardware installation for new tester setup and tester conversion.

• Validate failures encountered during production and apply effective corrective action to improve Product First Pass Yield.

• Create step-by-step troubleshooting procedures and quick-reference guides to have a reference for other technicians in resolving common issues.

• Ensure all test stations are functional and reduce production tester downtime.

• Assist Engineer in shift and involve for any project and test improvement.

• Compliance to ISO Requirements, company rules & regulations, applicable codes etc.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Optoelectronics or Telecommunications).

• At least 1-2 years of experience in optical device testing/repair related industry and in mass production environment.

• Knowledgeable in operating and maintaining different test instruments including spectrum analyzer, optical power meter and oscilloscopes.

• Willingness to work on shift rotations, weekends, or on-call maintenance schedules when needed.

• Ability to perform and configure communication interfaces (GPIB, LAN, USB) and verify test software integrity.

• Familiar with basic knowledge and principle of optical devices.

• Candidates without appropriate experience may be accepted by the hiring manager subject to job nature, availability of buddy, duration of learning, etc.

• With good computer literacy, good communication skill and reporting of information/ data.

• Familiar with circuit diagrams and a strong background in Electronics.

• Can work independently and work with support teams as needed.

• Has basic knowledge of optical circuit, circuit analysis, problem solving and master the use of optical module test instruments.

ABOUT US

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. Come Join Us!

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Job Schedule: Full time