Senior Electronics Engineer - Components

Ipoh Permanent MYR96,000 - MYR120,000 per year View Job Description
This role focuses on managing and qualifying electronic components and materials to ensure product reliability, compliance, and performance. You will act as a technical expert, supporting design decisions, driving failure analysis, and collaborating with suppliers to enhance product quality and cost efficiency.
  • Career Growth and Development Opportunities
  • Global Company with a Collaborative Culture

About Our Client

A well-established global electronics manufacturer specialising in power solutions, with strong engineering capabilities and a structured environment that emphasises product quality, reliability, and continuous innovation. The organisation operates with cross-functional collaboration between engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing teams

Job Description

    • Own and manage the classification, characterisation, and lifecycle of electronic components, materials, and chemicals within a centralised library
    • Define and standardise component selection, qualification, and testing methodologies, including development of test plans and screening approaches
    • Act as the technical subject matter expert for component-related matters, providing guidance on:
      • Datasheet interpretation
      • Application suitability
      • Alternate part recommendations
      • Storage and handling best practices
    • Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations, determining failure mechanisms and implementing corrective and preventive actions
    • Drive cost optimisation initiatives, including alternative sourcing and supplier engagement while maintaining quality and compliance
    • Review and validate designs to ensure robust component integration, considering reliability, regulatory compliance (e.g. RoHS, REACH, UL), lifecycle status, and supply continuity
    • Identify high-risk or critical components, develop mitigation strategies, and lead reliability validation efforts
    • Evaluate and collaborate with suppliers, including conducting technical assessments, audits, and capability reviews
    • Establish and standardise engineering documentation, templates, and processes to improve consistency and efficiency
    • Monitor industry advancements and explore emerging technologies to support innovation and new product development

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
  • At least 5 years of experience in component engineering, application, testing, or product support within electronics or power-related industries
  • Strong technical expertise in electronic components and power electronics, including operating principles, applications, and limitations
  • Solid understanding of component construction and materials, including packaging technologies, fabrication processes, and classification standards
  • Proven ability to interpret schematics, analyse circuits, and assess electrical stresses, including derating considerations
  • Hands-on experience in failure analysis, troubleshooting, qualification, and reliability assessment
  • Familiarity with ECAD tools (e.g. Altium, KiCad) for schematic and PCB review
  • Working knowledge of BOM management, PLM/ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), and engineering change processes (ECO/ECN)
  • Experience in supplier engagement, component lifecycle management, and obsolescence handling
  • Strong collaboration, analytical thinking, and attention to detail, with a results-driven and continuous improvement mindset
  • Proficient in English, with additional proficiency in Mandarin is considered an advantage



What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a specialised technical role with high impact
  • Exposure to advanced component engineering, reliability, and supplier management
  • Career progression within a structured engineering environment
  • Collaborative cross-functional and international exposure



Contact
Isabelle De Costa
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7015867
Phone number
+603 2302 4075

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Electronics
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Ipoh
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle De Costa
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4075
Job Reference
JN-052026-7015867

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.