
Metrology and Test Development Manager (m/f/d)*
SCHOTT AG • George Town, Penang, Malaysia
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Role & seniority
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Lead/manager for Metrology & Test Development
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Senior: 12–15 years experience; 3–5+ years in technical leadership/people management
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Stack/tools
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Python, LabVIEW (primary coding languages)
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Statistics/MSA: Measurement Systems Analysis, regression, t-test, SPC, CPK (and related techniques)
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Metrology & test methodologies for optical components (geometry reflective waveguide focus)
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Top 3 responsibilities
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Define metrology & test strategy/roadmap for Schott Malaysia; align with Mainz teams
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Lead and mentor metrology/test development team; manage execution through NPI and scale-up
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Develop and qualify test/metrology solutions; support product/process qualification and transfer from development lines to MP readiness
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Must-have skills
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Hands-on experience in metrology, test development, characterization, and/or optical component manufacturing
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Proven ability to manage metrology/test teams from NPI to high-volume manufacturing
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Strong expertise in MSA and statistical process control (SPC/CPK, hypothesis tests, regression)
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Technical leadership with team management experience
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Education in relevant fields (Photonics/Optics/Physics/Engineering/Mechatronics or equivalent)
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Nice-to-haves
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AI exposure (mentioned alongside coding/automation)
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PhD (preferred/typical for role; explicitly accepted via degree requirement)
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Full Description
Job description
About us Your Contribution
High level: Lead and manage the Metrology & Test Development function for geometry reflective waveguide development and industrialization programs.
Strategy & Roadmap Ownership: Work with Mainz Product Design and Metrology Teams to establish and maintain the mid-term to long-term strategy and roadmap for metrology and test in Schott Malaysia.
Team Leadership & People Management: Build, lead and mentor the metrology and test development team.
Product & Process Qualification Support: Partner with the Local Product, Process Development and Process Integration Team to establish integrated plans that support product and process qualification.
Manufacturing Transfer & MP Readiness: Work with the Mass Production Team to establish the metrology and test transfer plan from Development Line / Sampling Line to MP Line.
Test & Metrology Solution Development: Lead the development and design of test solutions and metrology methods for optical components targeting high-volume manufacturing. Your Profile Minimum 12–15 years of previous hands-on experience in metrology, test development, characterization and/or optical component manufacturing, with at least 3–5 years in a technical leadership or people-management role. Proven track record managing metrology and test teams through NPI and into high-volume manufacturing. BSc / MSc / Ph.D. Degree in Photonics, Optics, Physics, Engineering, Mechatronics or equivalent.
MSA & Statistics: Expertise in Measurement Systems Analysis, Regression Analysis, t-test, SPC, CPK or other techniques.
Automation, Coding & AI: Good in Python, Lab View as the primary coding languages. Your Benefits SCHOTT’s openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via flexible working hours and hybrid work all the way to corporate pension plans: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential. At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company. Social Insurance System; Access to public transportation; Medical, Dental and Vision coverage; Team Events Please feel free to contact us You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT Glass (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Human Resources, Wendy Wang, +86512680959896101 *At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.
We offer
Social Insurance System Medical, Dental and Vision coverage Team Events Access to public transportation