Senior Lead Engineer (AI Hardware Product)

Kulim Permanent MYR15,000 - MYR20,000 per month (MYR180,000 - MYR240,000 per year) View Job Description
As a Staff / Senior Lead Engineer leads the manufacturing site's technical taskforce for advanced AI hardware products, driving complex failure analysis, corrective actions, and product industrialisation from development through mass production. This role serves as the critical bridge between design, engineering, suppliers, customers, and manufacturing operations to ensure manufacturability, product quality, and successful production ramp-up.
  • Great opportunity for growth
  • Attractive package and benefits

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Industrial / Manufacturing sector in Kulim, Kedah.

Job Description

  • Act as the manufacturing site's technical representative for next-generation AI hardware products.
  • Lead cross-functional teams comprising design, process, test, debug, quality, suppliers, and customers to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, components, and system architectures for feasibility, manufacturability, and business potential.
  • Partner with R&D, hardware, software, and industrial design teams to align product requirements with manufacturing capabilities.
  • Drive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Test (DFT) initiatives throughout the product development cycle.
  • Collaborate with process engineering teams to develop and optimise manufacturing and test processes for new product introduction (NPI).
  • Lead engineering build activities across EVT, DVT, and PVT phases, ensuring smooth qualification and production ramp-up.
  • Drive yield improvement initiatives, product validation, and readiness for high-volume manufacturing.
  • Conduct in-depth root cause investigations on hardware, semiconductor, and component-related failures.
  • Implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to improve product reliability and manufacturing performance.
  • Serve as the primary technical liaison between product management, engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations teams.



The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Staff / Senior Lead Engineer, Ai Hardware Product' should have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Product Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or technical leadership roles within high-tech manufacturing environments.
  • Strong expertise in semiconductor devices, IC/ASIC architecture, failure mechanisms, and troubleshooting.
  • Extensive knowledge of electronics design, schematics, manufacturing processes, and test methodologies.
  • Proven experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, CAPA implementation, yield enhancement, and process optimisation.
  • Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills, including statistical process control and yield analysis.
  • Demonstrated capability in leading cross-functional technical teams involving customers, suppliers, design teams, and manufacturing stakeholders.
  • Deep understanding of AI data centre infrastructure, hyperscale server technologies, networking systems, and storage platforms.
  • Hands-on experience in hardware design, manufacturing engineering, or systems engineering is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with hardware development methodologies and PLM platforms such as Arena, Agile, or Windchill.
  • Experience launching high-volume and technically complex products within electronics, automotive, industrial automation, or medical device industries.
  • Able to thrive in fast-moving environments with evolving technologies and requirements.
  • Strong leadership, decision-making, stakeholder management, and communication skills.



What's on Offer

  • Permanent employment contract.
  • Opportunity to work within an Multi-national Company.



Apply for this Staff / Senior Lead Engineer, Ai Hardware Product role in Kulim if your experience matches the requirements.

Contact
Ezra Lee
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7131471
Phone number
+60 3 2302 4139

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kulim
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ezra Lee
Consultant contact
+60 3 2302 4139
Job Reference
JN-102026-7131471

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.