Head of Engineering Department

Superworld Electronics (S) Pte Ltd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an accomplished engineering leader to develop and execute a technology roadmap for inductors and transformers. You will identify key directions, lead the full product development lifecycle, and ensure alignment with customer requirements and industry standards.

The role requires extensive experience in power magnetic components, cross-functional collaboration, and a track record of delivering high-performance products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Magnetic Materials, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10 years in power inductors, transformers, magnetic components, or related industries with 5 years in leadership.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration, customer-facing experience, and leadership skills.
• Expertise in inductors, transformers, integrated molding inductors, SMD power inductors, and wireless charging products.
• Knowledge of engineering standards and testing, reliability analysis, and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a technology roadmap for inductors and transformer product lines.
• Identify and drive key technology directions to strengthen competitive advantage.
• Lead full product development lifecycle from concept to mass production transfer.
• Ensure products meet customer requirements, standards, and business objectives.
• Lead technical improvement initiatives to address manufacturing challenges.
• Drive adoption of new materials and processes to improve quality, yield, and cost efficiency.
• Establish and improve standardized R&D processes and manage a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with Sales, Manufacturing, and Quality for technology transfer and reliability improvements.
• Engage with key customers to provide technical consultation and solution development.
• Lead cost reduction through material substitution and design innovation while maintaining performance.

Skills

Power electronics

Electromagnetic simulation

Lead engineering teams

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Customer engagement

Testing & reliability analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

EM Simulation tools (ANSYS HFSS)

EMC testing knowledge

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.

Develop and execute a technology roadmap for the company's inductor and transformer product lines.

Identify and drive key technology directions to strengthen the company's competitive advantage.

Lead the complete product development lifecycle, including concept development, electromagnetic simulation, prototyping, performance validation, pilot production, and mass production transfer.

Ensure products meet customer requirements, industry standards, and business objectives.

3. Process Innovation & Technical Problem Solving

Lead technical improvement initiatives to address manufacturing challenges.

Drive the adoption of new materials, technologies, and production processes to improve product quality, yield, and cost efficiency.

4. R&D System Development

Establish and continuously improve standardized R&D processes covering project initiation, planning, risk management, progress monitoring, and commercialization.

Develop R&D management systems, policies, and performance evaluation mechanisms to ensure operational excellence.

Build, develop, and manage a high-performing R&D team.

Establish a strong technical talent pipeline and succession plan.

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

6. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Customer Engagement

Work closely with Sales teams on requirement reviews, technical proposals, and quotation support.

Collaborate with Manufacturing teams to ensure effective technology transfer and production support.

Partner with Quality teams on failure analysis and product reliability improvements.

Engage directly with key customers to provide technical consultation, project support, and solution development.

7. Quality & Cost Management

Establish robust design quality control processes to ensure compliance with AEC-Q200, IATF 16949, UL, CE, and other applicable standards.

Lead cost reduction initiatives through material substitution, process optimization, and product design innovation while maintaining product performance and quality.

Key Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Magnetic Materials, or related disciplines.

Minimum 10 years of experience in power inductors, transformers, magnetic components, or related industries and 5 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams.

Strong cross-functional collaboration and customer-facing experience, with effective communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, and an innovative, accountable, and results-oriented mindset.

Strong expertise in the design and development of inductors, transformers, integrated molding inductors, SMD power inductors, and wireless charging products, with a solid understanding of soft magnetic materials, electromagnetic simulation, thermal design, and manufacturing processes.

Knowledge of AEC-Q200, IATF 16949, UL, CE, and related industry standards and strong understanding of testing, reliability analysis, and cost optimization.

Willing to travel frequently internationally for customer visits, project support, and business development activities.