Operations Analytics and Automation Engineer

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 seeking a Operations Analytics and Automation Engineer to support operations excellence initiatives by converting manual, fragmented and error-prone operational processes into automated, digitized, data-driven and intelligent systems.

Design, develop, deploy and sustain automation, analytics and AI-augmented solutions that improve safety, quality, delivery, cost and scalability.

Impact You Will Make

• Establish good working relationship with counterparts in MY and all business units.
• Design and maintain end-to-end data pipelines integrating MES, ERP, engineering, quality, test and supplier data.
• Develop dashboards, reports and analytics that provide real-time visibility into operational performance, risks and trends.
• Apply analytics and statistical methods to support root cause analysis, yield improvement, defect reduction, and productivity optimization.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts, services and applications that eliminate manual data handling and repetitive tasks.
• Build digital workflows and tools to support operations processes, while adhering to cybersecurity and IT governance requirements.
• Maintain documentation, version control and change management for all developed solutions.
• Support deployment of AI‑assisted use cases and work with subject-matter experts to ensure AI outputs are interpretable, trustworthy and actionable.
• Any other ad-hoc assignment according to business needs.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Education : Minimum with Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Technical Skills/ Requirements :

o Object oriented programing (OOP) skills

o Strong experience in software development using C# / Java / C++, etc

o Familiar with scripting such as Excel VBA, DAX, M Language, SQL, Python, R

o Experience in creating and coordinating technical and business requirements for processes, projects or procedures.

o Strong analytical skills, with ability to drive quantitative analysis and develop metrics.

o Ability to perform statistical modeling/analysis in Excel and other modeling programs.

o Ability to develop process map and document findings.

o Ability to create quantitative evaluative models.

o Detail-oriented, dependable and trustworthy.

o Able to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

o Strong interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills are required as well as demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

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 Operations Analytics and Automation Engineer!

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with counterparts in Malaysia and all business units.
• Design, develop, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines, integrating MES, ERP, engineering, quality, test, and supplier data.
• Create dashboards, reports, and analytics for real-time operational performance monitoring.
• Apply analytics and statistical methods to support root cause analysis, yield improvement, and defect reduction.
• Develop automation scripts, services, and applications to eliminate manual data handling and repetitive tasks.
• Build digital workflows and tools to support operations processes, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and IT governance.
• Maintain documentation, version control, and change management for all developed solutions.
• Support the deployment of AI-assisted use cases, ensuring AI outputs are interpretable and actionable.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and drive continuous enhancement.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on operational performance and trends.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills (C#, Java, C++).
• Familiarity with scripting languages (Excel VBA, DAX, M Language, SQL, Python, R).
• Experience in creating and coordinating technical and business requirements for processes and projects.
• Proficiency in statistical modeling/analysis using Excel and other modeling programs.
• Ability to develop process maps and document findings.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of driving quantitative analysis and metric development.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and trustworthy, with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.