Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Project Manager – 1.6T Ramp-Up (Ipoh).
- Lead end-to-end ramp of 1.6T products, ensuring readiness across test, production, equipment, and supply chain.
- Own ramp plan, capacity, and timeline; track output, yield, and uptime.
- Ensure tester readiness (e.g., Hydra/BER), drive >95% uptime, and resolve bottlenecks quickly.
- Manage NPI to mass production transition with stable processes and strong yield performance.
- Coordinate cross-functionally (Test Eng, PE, QA, Maintenance, Supply Chain) as single point of contact.
- Plan manpower and align resources to ramp priorities.
- Identify risks early, drive mitigation, and escalate critical issues.
- Track KPIs (output, yield, downtime) and provide regular updates.
- Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, cycle time, and cost.
- Requires engineering degree, 5–10 years in manufacturing/test, and strong execution skills.
Education & Experience
- A bachelor's degree in engineering with at least 7 years of relevant work experience.
Skills
- Leadership capabilities to manage a cross functional team
- Possess strong interpersonal skills and enjoy the process of problem-solving
- Detailed oriented.
- Strong business acumen
Working Conditions
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
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
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.
About The Team
Coherent Malaysia (formerly known as II-VI Incorporated) began operations in 2001 through the incorporation of Finisar Malaysia with 300 headcounts, now employs over 3000 employees. Ipoh's assembly and test site for optical components, transceivers, and wavelength management equipment, remains committed to the expansion of Coherent Corporation, accelerated by the growth of next generation products to meet the increasing demands for network bandwidth and data storage.
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!
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