.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
As the Head of Mechanical Engineering, you will work with a team of engineers to deliver new technologies to customers by developing high-quality features.
You will play an important role in:
1. Engineering Leadership & Strategy
- Lead and manage the mechanical engineering department supporting test handler platforms.
- Define and execute the mechanical engineering roadmap aligned with business, technology, and
- product strategies.
- Establish best practices in design standards, documentation, and engineering governance.
- Mentor, develop, and performance-manage mechanical engineering teams (design, analysis, validation).
2. Product Development & Design Excellence
- Oversee mechanical design of semiconductor test handlers, including:
- Precision motion systems (linear, rotary, indexing)
- Thermal control systems (heating, cooling, contactor alignment)
- Structural frames, tooling, and fixturing
- High-speed and high-accuracy mechanisms
- Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- Drive Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
- (PFMEA), tolerance analysis, and risk assessments.
- Review and approve mechanical designs, drawings, and BOMs.
3. Manufacturing, Quality & Reliability
- Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure Design for Manufacturability
- (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Cost (DFC).
- Lead root cause analysis for field failures and manufacturing issues 8D.
- Drive improvements in MTBF, uptime, yield, and serviceability.
- Support NPI, pilot builds, and production ramp-up.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Electrical, Software, Test Engineering, Process, and Applications teams to deliver
- fully integrated test handler systems.
- Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and partners on technical requirements, specifications, and
- issue resolution.
- Support customer technical reviews, audits, and escalations when required.
5. Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Champion continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
- Drive cost reduction, cycle time reduction, and performance enhancement initiatives.
- Evaluate and introduce new materials, mechanisms, and technologies relevant to semiconductor
- test equipment.
6. Compliance & Safety
- Ensure compliance with SEMI standards, CE, ISO, and internal safety requirements.
- Enforce engineering change management and configuration control.
To be successful in this role, you need to have:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (master's degree preferred).
- 10–15+ years of mechanical engineering experience in semiconductor equipment, preferably test handlers or related automation equipment.
- 5+ years in a people management or engineering leadership role.
- Strong background in precision mechanisms, automation, and high-volume manufacturing.
- Deep expertise in mechanical design for semiconductor equipment or industries using complex automation machines.
- Proficiency in CAD tools.
- Strong knowledge of: Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Thermal and vibration considerations, Pneumatics, motors, actuators, bearings
- Reliability engineering and FMEA
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI), lifecycle management, and change control.
- Strong technical leadership and decision-making skills.
- Ability to build, motivate, and retain high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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
- Continuous Learning
- Overseas Opportunities
Apply Today!
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work with a team that's pushing the boundaries of technology, apply now to join Cohu Malaysia as a Head of Mechanical Engineering. We welcome talented professionals from both local and expatriate backgrounds.
