hardware engineer

RecruitFirst Pte Ltd; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 111,600 - 167,400; Full time

Job summary

RecruitFirst Pte Ltd is seeking a skilled hardware designer in Malaysia to lead the development of fixed access network products. The ideal candidate will drive the hardware design process from concept through to mass production, ensuring compliance with telecom standards while optimizing costs. Essential qualifications include experience with GPON/EPON technologies and a strong understanding of the hardware development lifecycle. A competitive salary of MYR 10,000 to 15,000 per month is offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Established track record in hardware design with end-to-end ownership.
• Hands-on experience with GPON/EPON technologies.
• Ability to deliver cost-optimised hardware designs.
• Knowledge of system thermal design principles.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis activities.
• Familiarity with telecom industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end hardware design and development of fixed access network products.
• Design and validate digital circuits for GPON/EPON-based access platforms.
• Drive cost-optimised hardware design decisions.
• Conduct system thermal analysis and implement design improvements.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis for manufacturing defects.
• Engage with external component suppliers and OEM/ODM vendors.
• Ensure compliance with international telecom standards.
• Utilise circuit design and simulation tools.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for hardware-software integration.

Skills

Fixed Access Product hardware design

GPON/EPON technologies

Cost-optimised hardware designs

System thermal design principles

Root Cause Analysis

Collaboration with component suppliers

Telecom industry standards

Circuit design and simulation tools

Job description

Overview

Offices Kuala Lumpur – Full‑Time – IT – Hardware Industries – Salary MYR 10,000 – 15,000 per month

Who you’ll be working for

Our client is a leading IT services company currently engaged in a large‑scale telecommunications IT project, delivering critical network infrastructure solutions to major telco operators.

Requirements

• Established track record in Fixed Access Product hardware design, with end‑to‑end ownership of product delivery in time‑to‑market environments; deep understanding of the complete hardware development lifecycle is essential.
• Hands‑on experience with GPON/EPON technologies, including digital circuit system design; prior background working with Optical Line Terminal (OLT) platforms is a distinct advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost‑optimised hardware designs through thoughtful component selection and the effective use of local, low‑cost supply ecosystems.
• Sound knowledge of system thermal design principles, with experience identifying and implementing improvements.
• Direct participation in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities covering both manufacturing defects and field‑level product failures.
• Experience managing and collaborating with external component suppliers and OEM/ODM vendors throughout the product development process.
• Familiarity with relevant telecom industry standards including ETSI, NEBS, Telcordia, and EU ED‑RoHS; solid grasp of Ethernet, IP networking, optical transmission (PON), and POTS technologies.
• Proficiency with circuit design and simulation tools, including PLD/FPGA design environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end hardware design and development of fixed access network products, managing the full lifecycle from concept and schematic design through to mass production and field deployment.
• Design and validate digital circuits for GPON/EPON‑based access platforms, with particular focus on OLT hardware architecture, signal integrity, and board‑level performance optimisation.
• Drive cost‑optimised hardware design decisions through strategic component selection, leveraging local and low‑cost supply ecosystems without compromising product reliability or compliance.
• Conduct system thermal analysis and implement design improvements to ensure products meet operational temperature requirements across varied deployment environments.
• Lead and participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for both manufacturing defects and field‑level product failures, working cross‑functionally to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Engage and manage relationships with external component suppliers and OEM/ODM vendors, ensuring timely delivery, technical alignment, and quality standards throughout the supply chain.
• Ensure all hardware designs comply with relevant international telecom standards including ETSI, NEBS, Telcordia, and EU ED‑RoHS, and validate against Ethernet, IP networking, optical transmission (PON), and POTS requirements.
• Utilise circuit design and simulation tools including PLD/FPGA design environments to prototype, verify, and optimise hardware designs prior to production.
• Collaborate closely with software and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless hardware‑software integration across the access network product portfolio.
• Support continuous improvement of hardware development processes, contributing to technical documentation, design reviews, and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.

Employment Details

Full‑Time – MYR 10,000 – 15,000 per month