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 prepara-tion of documentation.
• Support patent applications and the protection of intellectual property arising from system innova-tions.
• 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 en-gineering 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
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 Systems Engineer!
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical engineering, or related field
- Advanced degree (PhD, MSc, MEng)
- Minimum 5 years system-level leadership in development of complex mechatronic systems (ideally semiconductor backend equipment)
- Minimum 5 years experience as a direct engineer in a discipline
- Proven track record in systems engineering, machine concept development, and cross-functional engineering leadership
- Understanding or working experience with thermal systems, motion control, sensor integration, and machine intelligence
- Experience with requirements engineering, risk management, and certification processes (CE, SEMI, RoHS)
- Fluent in SolidWorks detailed design and modeling or equivalent design tools (Altium if relevant)
- Strong knowledge of modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink), CAE, and system simulation
- Excellent English communication skills
- German and/or French language skills
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 20%
Cohu, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A company-sponsored 401(k) with employer matching contributions is described in filings, supporting long-term savings. Company materials also highlight retirement programs as part of a comprehensive package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An employee stock purchase plan with a discounted lookback feature is outlined, expanding access to ownership. This structure can enhance total rewards value beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials outline robust paid time off programs and parental leave for all new parents. Time-off programs are presented as part of a comprehensive, globally relevant benefits suite.
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What We Do
Cohu is a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection & metrology handlers, micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) test modules, test contactors, thermal sub-systems and semiconductor automated test equipment used by global semiconductor and electronics manufacturers and semiconductor test subcontractors. Our product portfolio is focused on increasing yield, reducing cost of test, and accelerating time-to-market. Cohu is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: COHU) global company with headquarters in Poway, CA. We have a global footprint with ~3,000 employees. We are the leading supplier of Semiconductor Test and Inspection & Metrology Handlers and Test Contactors. We have market leadership in RF Power Amplifier/Front-End Module Testing.
