Electrical Engineer

Haemonetics; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Haemonetics in Malaysia (Penang) is seeking a hands-on Component/Manufacturing Engineer to sustain production. You will manage electrical component lifecycle, review schematics for manufacturability, support daily production on Penang lines, and drive ECOs with solid technical justification.

Responsibilities include planning fixture qualifications, supporting BOM health reviews, and collaborating with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and contract manufacturers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / electronic engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years in electrical, component, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in regulated environments (ISO 13485; IEC 60601 awareness).
• Experience with ECOs and supplier change notifications.
• Proficient in reading schematics, PCBs, and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical component lifecycle, obsolescence, and supplier changes.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, and assembly drawings for manufacturability.
• Support daily production on Penang lines; test fixture maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Drive change controls and ECOs with technical justification.
• Plan and execute fixture/equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Support root cause analysis and CAPA; drive yield and process improvements.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Hands-on debugging

Documentation discipline

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Agile PLM

Silicon Expert

Oscilloscopes & DMMs

Job description

We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further - Haemonetics is your employer of choice.

Job Details

Role Overview

This is a hands-on technical role focused on sustaining products and production. The successful candidate will:

• Manage electrical component lifecycle, obsolescence, and supplier changes
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, and assembly drawings for manufacturability and compliance
• Support daily production on the Penang production lines, including test fixture maintenance and troubleshooting
• Drive controlled documentation changes and qualifications in line with the Quality Management System

Key Responsibilities

Component Engineering (approximately 50%)

• Manage electrical component lifecycle, including obsolescence monitoring, end-of-life (EOL) notices, and last-time-buy (LTB) analysis
• Identify, evaluate, and qualify alternate components (form, fit, function, and reliability)
• Review suppliers change notifications (SCN) and supplier process notifications (SPN); assess impact and drive implementation at global contract manufacturers
• Create and support engineering change orders (ECOs) with clear technical justification
• Participate in design reviews; review schematics, PCB layouts, assembly drawings, and DFM inputs (design experience preferred, but not required)
• Maintain accurate component and BOM documentation in Agile PLM
• Support BOM health reviews using Silicon Expert and supply continuity risk mitigation with Supply Chain

Manufacturing Support (approximately 50%)

• Provide day-to-day engineering support for the Penang production lines
• Maintain and troubleshoot Haemonetics-owned electrical test fixtures and production equipment, support Clinton, PA fixtures as needed
• Perform hands-on electrical debugging using oscilloscopes, function generators, and digital multimeters
• Update manufacturing instructions, drawings, and bills of materials through the change control process
• Plan and execute fixture and equipment qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ), including protocols and reports
• Support root cause analysis, nonconformance investigations, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Drive yield, quality, and process improvements; train technicians and operators as needed

Note: This role focuses on sustaining and supporting production fixtures, not on designing new fixtures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and contract manufacturers
• Work effectively across global time zones, especially with Boston-based R&D, travel as needed (approximately 10-15%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical / Electronic Engineering or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in electrical, component, or manufacturing engineering, preferably in medical devices or other high-reliability industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace)
• Working knowledge of component lifecycle management, obsolescence, EOL, and LTB processes
• Proficient in reading and reviewing schematics, PCB layouts, and assembly drawings
• Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills using standard lab test equipment
• Experience with ECOs, supplier change notifications, and controlled documentation (Agile PLM preferred)
• Experience with equipment or fixture qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ)
• Experience working in regulated environments (ISO 13485; IEC 60601 awareness)
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or EMS providers

Preferred

• Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes and IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610)
• Familiarity with environmental compliance (RoHS, REACH)
• Exposure to component lifecycle tools (e.g., Silicon Expert or similar)
• Knowledge of PFMEA and structured problem-solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys)
• Exposure to LabVIEW or automated test systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong electrical fundamentals and a hands-on, problem-solving mindset
• Structured and disciplined approach to documentation and quality systems
• Clear and effective communication in English (written and verbal), Bahasa Malaysia or Mandarin is an advantage
• Ability to balance planned component work with urgent production needsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a global organization

Why This Role Matters:

Reliable components and stable production lines protect product quality and patient safety. This role is critical to strengthening engineering capability in Malaysia and keeping high-quality, compliant medical devices available to patients worldwide.

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