Head of Mechanical Engineering

.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.