Component Engineer

Rohde & Schwarz; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Johor Bahru is hiring a Component Engineer to manage component data and lead sourcing initiatives. The role involves verifying material requests, supporting procurement, and maintaining data quality in ERP systems. Ideal candidates have a relevant degree and 1-3 years of experience, or a diploma with 4-5 years of experience. Strong attention to detail and technical literacy are essential, along with willingness to use automation tools. Join a forward-thinking team in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Equal opportunity workplace

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience with material/data management support.
• 4-5 years’ experience with ERP/PDM/PLM systems for diploma holders.
• Ability to interpret datasheets and component specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as data steward for new material requests.
• Triage and resolve material management tickets and inquiries.
• Maintain standardization rules across commodity groups.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Technical literacy

Basic Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Diploma in related technical discipline

Tools

ERP/PDM/PLM systems (SAP, Arena, Windchill)

Job description

We’re hiring a detail-oriented Component Engineer with enthusiasm for electronics to steward component/item data, enforce standardization, and lead alternative sourcing initiatives that reduce risk and streamline manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Serve as data steward for new material requests: verify data from datasheets, create and maintain component/ item master records in ERP/PDM/DMS.
• Act as the first point of contact for material management tickets and inquiries; triage, resolve or elevate issues and use automation/AI tools to accelerate ticket handling.
• Maintain and apply standardization rules across assigned commodity groups; assist in clustering materials into the correct commodity categories.
• Assist in identifying potential alternative components for EOL parts and support procurement with technical evaluations.
• Prepare meeting materials and participate in Component Category reviews; support biannual review sessions led by senior staff.
• Help improve component data quality by applying the standards defined by Lead Component Engineers and Solution Groups.
• Support system maintenance activities and suggest small process improvements to improve data accuracy and ticket turnaround time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/ Mechanical/Materials/Chemical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related technical discipline with 1–3 years’ experience with material/data management support.
• Diploma holder with 4-5 years’ experience with ERP/PDM/PLM systems (SAP, Arena, Windchill, or similar) or material/data management support.
• Good technical literacy to interpret datasheets and basic component specifications.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and problem-solving mindset.
• Good command of written and spoken English; Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage.
• Willingness to use automation/AI tools for ticketing and data validation; basic Excel proficiency required.
• Exposure to component lifecycle processes (EOL/PCN), supplier interactions or alternate sourcing will be added advantage.

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application! Ideally, you should apply online with the reference number. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your recruiting contact via LinkedIn or XING.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We are looking forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, age as well as sexual orientation and identity.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting‑edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.

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