Electronic Hardware and Layout Engineer

Embedded Product Solution; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a hardware design engineer to interpret specifications and translate them into practical electronic designs. You will develop schematics, perform circuit design, and lay out PCBs in line with customer requirements.

The role involves designing and validating electronics to meet functional, reliability, and regulatory standards, plus documenting processes to support manufacturing and projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication or Mechatronics or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related experience; fresh graduates with good circuitry knowledge may apply.
• Able to read schematics and understand component datasheets.
• Able to work independently with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Mandarin language required for supplier communications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret product specifications and translate into practical hardware design concepts.
• Develop schematics, perform circuit design, and execute PCB layout per requirements.
• Design and validate electronic hardware for functionality, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare technical documentation to support development, manufacturing, and projects.
• Collaborate with production and test teams for validation, debugging, and final testing.
• Apply DFM and DFT principles to enable efficient mass production.
• Provide technical support across cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Circuit design

Schematic reading

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mandarin language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics

Tools

PCB layout

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Interpret product specifications and translate them into practical hardware design concepts.

Develop schematics, perform circuit design, and execute PCB layout in accordance with product and customer requirements.

Design and validate electronic hardware to ensure compliance with functional, reliability, and regulatory requirements.

Prepare and maintain technical documentation to support product development, manufacturing, and project implementation.

Collaborate with production and test teams to support product validation, debugging, and final testing.

Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT) principles to ensure efficient mass production.

Provide technical support across cross-functional teams and assist in continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

Candidates must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Telecommunication, Mechatronics or equivalent.

At least 1 year working experience in related field.

Fresh graduates with good circuitry knowledge may also apply. On job training will be provided.

Abilities & Skills

Knowledgeable in electronics circuitry functionality will be an added advantage.

Sufficient knowledge of reading schematics and components' datasheets.

Able to work independently and have good analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.

Candidates must be creative, innovative, systematic and self-discipline.

Candidates must be able to speak and write in Mandarin as this position requires to communicate with suppliers from China.