Cohu, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer

• Design and develop semiconductor test contactors, alignment frames, sockets, and plug-and-play interface solutions.
• Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks.
• Develop designs that meet customer requirements, manufacturability objectives, and reliability targets.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from concept through production release.
• Perform tolerance analyses and mechanical stack-up studies for precision assemblies.
• Develop innovative solutions for complex semiconductor test applications.
• Perform structural, thermal, and motion analyses using SolidWorks Simulation and/or ANSYS.
• Evaluate product performance under production test conditions.
• Analyze design risks and implement corrective actions prior to release.
• Support failure analysis and root cause investigations.
• Generate and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and assembly documentation.
• Manage product data, revisions, and workflows using SolidWorks PDM.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and document control processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design and assembly issues.
• Support prototype builds, engineering evaluations, and qualification testing.
• Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve quality, cost, and lead times.
• Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations effectively.

Product Development Engineer

Buyer

• Establish and maintain primary and alternate sources of supply to meet operational, production, and project requirements.
• Obtain quotations, prepare and analyze RFQs, and award purchase orders based on price, quality, delivery, service, and supplier performance.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, terms and conditions, and supplier agreements.
• Review material requirements and MRP action messages daily.
• Release purchase orders and execute planning actions required to support engineering and production schedules.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), R&D, and sustaining production programs.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate supply of materials to support production and customer requirements.

Buyer/Planner

Project Manager

• Develop and maintain integrated project and production schedules to support customer delivery requirements.
• Coordinate production, procurement, inventory, and logistics activities to ensure schedule adherence.
• Monitor schedule performance and proactively identify risks, delays, and resource constraints.
• Manage capacity planning activities and recommend adjustments to support demand fluctuations.
• Analyze production, inventory, and supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and performance metrics for management review.
• Generate weekly and monthly reports on production performance, inventory levels, schedule attainment, material shortages, and operational KPIs.
• Support business decisions through detailed data analysis and forecasting models.

Project Planner, Supply Chain Analyst

Support Engineer

• Manage the COHU THG Technical Support team in line with the company objectives.
• Guide the team to leverage their knowledge of products and customers to increase the effectiveness of pre-sales, post-sales and product management.
• Ensure knowledge development of Technical Support Specialists to improve the team’s quality and efficiency in fulfilling their tasks.
• Ensure escalations are managed and followed up within the required schedule.
• To work in close collaboration with internal/ external such as Engineering, Operations, Indus, QA, Product Management, FSE, Sales, and customers.
• Continuously improve Cohu products and work towards Zero Defects.
• Responsible for the resource management and escalations of the Technical Support team.
• Set-up and maintain the Technical Support team.
• Plan and control Technical Support team budget.
• Manage department’s KPIs.
• Escalation contact (internal and external) for technical customer issues. Manage customer problems through to acceptable resolution. Escalate issues to senior management when appropriate.
• Prepare and distribute regular reports documenting activities, events and action items.
• Provide the system analysis of complex issues coming from external (typ. customer, FSE).
• Bridge engineering, QA department, and field/ Sales by providing detailed information on the issues following Oracle or any other Cohu Quality tools.
• Work closely with Product Management and Technical PreSales/ Sales Admin to close the loop between “after sales” and new projects/ developments.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, QA department, and Indus on containment and preventive actions.
• Define product improvements and align priorities.
• Active participation in the drive for continuous improvement and Zero Defect of THG products.
• Be part of the ECN process, generate Product Bulletins and organize distribution via the appropriate, defined tools.
• Manage the global deployment of solutions to the field & manufacturing.
• Ensure close loop communication with internal/ external (e.g. customer, sales, engineering, QA, manufacturing).
• Organize efficient & effective structures and procedures for the team.
• Organize regular One on One meetings with all Tech Support Managers/ Supervisors and Tech Support Specialists (direct reports only)- recommended once a week or once every 2 weeks.
• Organize and lead performance reviews (P&DR) and merit reviews.
• Organize high-level Service Training for FSE’s and customers.
• Support department audits such as ISO/ Sarbox.
• Support other departments by generating work instructions (DAQ/ FAQ/ IAQ etc.) that are related to Technical Support tasks. Work on continuous improvement of existing processes. Approve such instructions/ documents via the appropriate tool.
• Define scope, staffing, job descriptions, schedule and micro process, the appropriate Team size, Tech Supports per product and join job application interviews.
• Plan cross-training/ further education in cooperation with HR. Develop the team.
• Generate a positive work attitude.
• Any tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Technical Support Manager

Full-stack Engineer

• Design and develop test interface solutions for semiconductor manufacturers used in high frequency markets including 5G, satellite communication, automotive radar, high performance compute, networking and general high speed digital applications.
• Use finite element analysis and circuit simulation software (Ansys HFSS and AWR Microwave office) to simulate and optimize test interface hardware including test sockets, connectors, waveguides, cable interfaces, and PCB layouts – for high frequency (up to 100+ GHz)
• Characterize RF performance of interface hardware including test sockets, connectors, waveguides, cable interfaces, and PCB layouts using a Vector Network Analyzer. Measurements include insertion loss, return loss, impedance, and crosstalk.
• Analyze and correlate simulation to VNA measurement results
• Research and apply theory of signal integrity concepts related to PCBs, test sockets and other interconnect technology.
• Integrate sockets, PCBs, connectors, cabling and waveguides into interface hardware designs.
• Provide design recommendations for next-generation products that consider both electrical and mechanical performance tradeoffs for high volume semiconductor test environments.
• Provide technical support to customers for RF test interface applications
• Recommend and facilitate design and use of test methods and fixturing for RF measurements
• Review datasheets and device specifications and match interface hardware with RF applications
• Generate RF test reports and presentations for new interface products
• Present technical material to customers and at trade shows via Powerpoint presentations

RF Product Development Engineer

Engineering Manager

• Ensure effective use of material, equipment and personnel in producing quality products at minimum cost
• Provide guidance regarding design for manufacturability.
• DFM / DFA reviews & feedback to design
• Assembly process feasibility assessment
• BOM review & manufacturing alignment
• Drawing & specification interpretation
• Engineering change order (ECO) review & implementation
• Prototype & pre-production build support
• Assembly process development & optimization
• Assembly tooling & fixture design / procurement
• First production build support & issue resolution
• Determine and specify requirements for special assembly machines, equipment and tooling.
• Torque, adhesive & critical process parameter control
• Operator training material development
• Continuous improvement & cost reduction initiatives
• Manufacturing transfer package preparation to include Standardized Work Instructions for off-site Asia manufacturing facilities
• Tooling & fixture documentation packages
• BOM & configuration control for transfer
• Asia site launch readiness assessment to include On-site launch support, ramp assistance and Operator & technician training delivery
• ECO change communication & update management
• Post-launch issue support & sustaining documentation
• Schedule and implement process improvements focused on defect reduction, cost reduction and assembly optimization throughout the manufacturing process.
• Manage utilization of SPC data to direct process improvement focus of the Manufacturing Engineering department.
• Responsible for supervision, guidance and technical support for the Manufacturing Engineering department.

Product Development Engineer

Buyer/Planner

Project Planner, Supply Chain Analyst

Technical Support Manager

RF Product Development Engineer

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – NPI