About this role
.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.