Failure Analysis Engineer (Power Electronics & SMPS)

AGENSI PEKERJAAN MVC RESOURCES SDN. BHD.; Perak; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AGENSI PEKERJAAN MVC RESOURCES SDN. BHD. is seeking a Debug Engineer in Perak to lead component-level failure analysis, power electronics troubleshooting, and testing qualification for new product platforms.

You will collaborate with global R&D and factory teams to diagnose SMPS design failures, run bench-top experiments and simulations, and implement corrective actions to ensure successful product launches.

Qualifications

• University degree or higher in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics, SMPS operation, and analog circuit design.
• Experience reading complex electrical schematics and PCB layouts.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global R&D during testing, validation, and qualification of New Product Development (NPD).
• Coordinate with R&D to resolve hardware, testing, and design issues during factory qualification runs.
• Perform component-level failure analysis on non-conforming power electronics units using formal tools.
• Design and execute bench-top experiments and circuit simulations to validate failure hypotheses.
• Identify failure mechanisms, analyze power supply topologies, and propose CAPA actions.
• Prepare detailed Failure Analysis reports for senior management, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Suggest improvements to production testing methods and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluate new technologies, instruments, and methodologies in power supply testing.
• Oversee calibration and readiness of failure analysis lab equipment.

Skills

Power electronics

SMPS design & operation

Analog circuit design

Schematic interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

English & Bahasa Malaysia fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Eng

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Electronic Loads

Power Analyzers

AC Sources

Hi-pot Testers

Job description

Our client is a Global Leader & Premier Manufacturer of Advanced Power Solutions. Delivering critical hardware components, power controllers, and Switched-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) to top-tier international customers across multiple sectors, the company operates an advanced manufacturing facility in Perak. To support ongoing New Product Development (NPD) and high-reliability testing, the NPI department is seeking a highly skilled Debug Engineer.

Position Overview

The Debug Engineer serves as the technical authority for component-level failure analysis, power electronics troubleshooting, and testing qualification for new product platforms. Working in close coordination with global R&D and factory testing teams, this role is responsible for diagnosing complex SMPS design failures, conducting bench-test simulations, determining root causes, and implementing corrective action plans to ensure flawless product launches.

Key Responsibilities

1. NPI Testing, Qualification & R&D Interface

Partner closely with global R&D engineering teams during the testing, validation, and qualification phases of New Product Development (NPD).

Coordinate directly with R&D to resolve complex hardware, testing, and design‑related issues during factory qualification runs.

Execute hands‑on, component‑level failure analysis (FA) on non‑conforming power electronics units using systematic quality and engineering tools.

Design and execute bench‑top experiments and circuit simulations to validate failure hypotheses during root‑cause investigations.

Identify exact component failure mechanisms, analyse power supply circuit topologies, and formulate robust corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).

Compile and present detailed, professional engineering Failure Analysis reports for senior management, suppliers, and internal R&D stakeholders.

Recommend continuous improvements to production testing methods and manufacturing processes to optimize test yield, reduce costs, and enhance product reliability.

Identify and evaluate the latest technologies, instruments, and methodologies in power supply testing.

Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and operational readiness of failure analysis laboratory equipment.

Requirements

Education: University Degree or higher in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a relevant engineering discipline.

Technical Domain Expertise:

Strong fundamental knowledge of power electronics, SMPS operation, and analog circuit design.

Solid understanding of semiconductor and passive component failure mechanisms under operational stress.

Proven ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics, PCB layout diagrams, and engineering specifications.

Work Experience: Prior practical experience as an R&D Engineer, Debug Engineer, Test Engineer, or Failure Analysis (FA) Engineer within a power supply or electronics manufacturing environment.

Hands-On Instrumentation Proficiency: Skilled in using advanced test and measurement equipment—including Oscilloscopes, Electronic Loads, Power Analyzers, AC Sources, Hi-pot Testers, and diagnostic bench tools.

Soft Skills & Communication:

Excellent written and spoken fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Demonstrated capability to write formal, structured Engineering Reports following core engineering principles.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.