Component Engineer

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jabil Circuit Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks a Component Engineer to manage electronic and mechanical components across product designs and manufacturing.

You will ensure quality, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness while supporting new product introduction and sustaining engineering. Collaboration with internal teams and suppliers is essential for on‑time delivery and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with exposure to electronics or mechanical components.
• Experience in component engineering or related environment is preferred.
• Must be able to read datasheets and technical drawings with ease.

Responsibilities

• Select, qualify, and manage electronic and mechanical components for designs.
• Ensure component quality, reliability, and cost‑effectiveness across programs.
• Support new product introduction and sustaining engineering efforts.
• Provide environmental guidance including RoHS/REACH compliance.
• Scrub BOMs against internal databases and coordinate with suppliers.
• Collect and report material composition data to meet customer needs.
• Maintain master data tables and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to meet deadlines.
• Follow security policies and perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Component engineering

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM/SAP

Job description

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

Job Summary

The Component Engineer at Jabil, Inc. is responsible for the selection, qualification, and management of electronic and mechanical components used in Jabil's product designs and manufacturing processes. This role ensures component quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while supporting new product introduction and sustaining engineering efforts.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide Environmental consultation and reporting services respective Internal Business Units or/and end Customers.
• Keep up-to-date new or revised Environmental related Regulations (ROHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, Cobalt, etc)
• Provide material composition documentation training to new suppliers for successful environmental data collection
• Scrub customers BOM (Bill of Material) against MCR internal databases on existing data available
• Send request to Manufacturers/Suppliers for Material Composition Data from the supply base
• To monitor and follow up closely with Manufacturers/Suppliers on data submission progress.
• Escalate the unsupportive Manufacturers/Suppliers when necessary.
• To meet Customers project dateline and requirements.
• Review and ensure Manufacturers/Suppliers submitted declared documents are met the acceptance criteria.
• Upload declared documents into relevant databases for generate report and record purposes.
• Extract and compile the finalized Material Composition Reporting reports (both standard and customized) to meet Customers’ requirements.
• Maintain and ensure regular updates the Master Table in databases
• Upload all declared documents into relevant databases for report
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
• 1-3 years of experience in component engineering, applications engineering, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of various electronic components (e.g., semiconductors, passive components, connectors) and/or mechanical components (e.g., enclosures, fasteners, electromechanical parts).
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., IPC, RoHS, REACH).
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting datasheets, and technical drawings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.
• Experience with PLM/PDM systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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