Component Engineering Specialist

KONTRON ASIA PACIFIC DESIGN SDN BHD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KONTRON ASIA PACIFIC DESIGN SDN BHD is seeking a senior Component Engineer to lead and improve component engineering strategies for complex electronic and mechanical parts. You will collaborate with Engineering and Procurement to evaluate components, select alternatives, and ensure product continuity across regions.

The role requires 5+ years in electronics, strong MTBF and environmental compliance knowledge, and proficiency with SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Over 5 years in electronics with hands-on component engineering and lifecycle management.
• Strong knowledge of electronic and mechanical components, PC lifecycle and obsolescence management.
• Experience with PCN assessment, ECRs and documentation within change-control processes.
• Experience preparing MTBF and reliability analyses; familiar with MTBF tools.
• Experience with RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, PFAS, TSCA and packaging/material declarations.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Word/Excel; able to use AI tools to support analysis.
• Excellent organization, communication, and leadership capabilities; capable of cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve component engineering processes and strategies for complex components.
• Evaluate components, identify alternatives, support sourcing decisions for availability.
• Lead component management activities regionally and globally; train users in North America.
• Manage component lifecycle from creation to end of life (EOL).
• Review PCNs, assess impact, coordinate follow-up actions.
• Manage environmental requirements (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, PFAS, TSCA).
• Prepare theoretical reliability reports (MTBF) and other analyses.
• Select component suppliers and service providers in coordination with procurement.
• Assess regulatory/customer requirements and address technical documentation needs.
• Work with Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing to resolve lifecycle risks.

Skills

Component engineering

Lifecycle management

Obsolescence management

PCN assessment

Engineering Change Requests

ECRs

MTBF

Environmental compliance

ERP/MRP (SAP)

Word/Excel

Leadership

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lead and continuously improve Component Engineering processes and strategies for complex electronic and mechanical components, ensuring their effective implementation across the organization;

Serve as a key technical partner to Engineering and Procurement by evaluating components, identifying suitable alternatives and supporting sourcing decisions that maintain component availability and product continuity;

Lead local, regional and global component management activities. Provide user training within the North American organization and support the following key processes:

Managing the component lifecycle, from initial creation through end of life (EOL);

Reviewing and processing Product Change Notifications (PCNs), assessing their potential impact and coordinating the required follow-up actions;

Managing component-related environmental requirements (RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals, PFAS, TSCA, Packaging, Full Material Declaration);

Preparing theoretical reliability reports, including MTBF and other reliability analysis.

Lead component-related supplier and service-provider selection activities at the local, regional and global levels, working closely with Procurement teams and contract manufacturer managers to support North American operations;

Provide leadership on complex component environmental compliance matters by assessing regulatory and customer requirements, determining their impact on products & components and coordinating the technical information and documentation needed to address a wide range of customer requests;

Perform any other related duties.

JOB REQUIREMENT

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or a related technical discipline.

More than 5 years of experience in the electronics industry, including at least 3 years of hands‑on experience in component engineering, component lifecycle management, obsolescence management or a closely related role.

Strong knowledge of electronic and mechanical components, PC architecture, component lifecycle and obsolescence management, Product Change Notification (PCN) assessment, component qualification, component risk analysis and technical documentation.

Practical experience in component evaluation, alternate part assessment, approved parts management and product continuity support, with the ability to work closely with Engineering, Procurement, Quality and Manufacturing teams to resolve component-related issues and mitigate lifecycle and supply risks.

Hands‑on experience preparing and processing component‑related Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), maintaining accurate component records and documentation and working within formal configuration and change‑control processes. Familiarity with Line Fit environments, including traceability, documentation and customer approval requirements.

Familiarity with MTBF calculation tools, environmental and material compliance requirements, including RoHS, REACH, TSCA, PFAS, packaging regulations, Conflict Minerals and related material declarations.

Proficient in ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to effectively utilize AI tools to support analysis, documentation and day-to-day engineering activities.

Strong organizational, communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and demonstrate professionalism, accountability, flexibility, initiative and a strong sense of ownership.

Passionate about technology and electronic components, with a proactive, resourceful and adaptable approach to solving complex technical challenges, driving continuous improvement and collaborating effectively with cross‑functional and global teams across different time zones.

Strong proficiency in spoken and written English

Kontron is a global leader in Embedded Computing Technology (ECT). Kontron offers a combined portfolio of secure hardware, middleware and software solutions for vertical markets such as Avionics, Defense, Transportation, Industrial Automation and Medical.

With more than 30% of its employees in Research and Development, Kontron creates many of the standards that drive the world's embedded services, helps create a sustainable and viable embedded solution for OEM's and system integrators. Kontron works closely with its customers on their embedded application-ready platforms and custom solutions, enabling them to focus on their core competencies. The result is an accelerated time-to-market, reduce total-cost-of-ownership and an improved overall application with leading-edge, highly-reliable embedded technology.

We are looking for energetic and ambitious professionals to join us for a challenging career opportunity.

Kontron is a global leader in Embedded Computing Technology (ECT). Kontron offers a combined portfolio of secure hardware, middleware and software solutions for vertical markets such as Avionics, Defense, Transportation, Industrial Automation and Medical.

With more than 30% of its employees in Research and Development, Kontron creates many of the standards that drive the world's embedded services, helps create a sustainable and viable embedded solution for OEM's and system integrators. Kontron works closely with its customers on their embedded application-ready platforms and custom solutions, enabling them to focus on their core competencies. The result is an accelerated time-to-market, reduce total-cost-of-ownership and an improved overall application with leading-edge, highly-reliable embedded technology.

We are looking for energetic and ambitious professionals to join us for a challenging career opportunity.