Principal Electrical Engineer

MY61 Nexperia Malaysia; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia Malaysia is seeking a skilled Electrical/Electronics Engineer to design and develop electrical assemblies for industrial manufacturing equipment. You will lead electrical development efforts, collaborate with customers to define requirements, and ensure designs meet performance goals.

The role demands strong troubleshooting, teamwork, and the ability to travel overseas to HK and the Netherlands. A MSc/BSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering is required, with experience in

Qualifications

• University graduate with MSc or BSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Experience in Semiconductors/Electronics/RFID/LED industrial machinery.
• Solid experience in PDM/PLM software, preferably Teamcenter.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Altium Designer; knowledge of Arduino/SPICE/C++ is a plus.
• High level knowledge in DFM, FMEA, Six Sigma, 8D and Poka-Yoke methods.
• Knowledge of ISO, IATF, SEMI, IEC, CE, UL, OHSAS, EMC, ESD standards.
• Experience in component engineering for cost reduction and end-of-life replacement.
• Excellent technical troubleshooting, decision-making and creative-thinking skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to deliver results through determination and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills in English.
• Flexibility to travel overseas and to HK and Netherlands.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical assemblies of industrial manufacturing equipment and its control system.
• Develop solutions to improve equipment performance and resolve structural issues.
• Work with customers to define requirements and study feasibility.
• Lead electrical development activities, estimating time and cost.
• Conduct pre-studies and risk assessments to verify concepts and adjust designs.
• Collaborate in a technical team to meet system performance, including modelling, prototyping, testing and release.
• Manage electrical design specifications and related documents.
• Support customers and field service engineers on optimization and troubleshooting.
• Perform component, module and system failure analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Manage electrical engineering processes in ITEC Malaysia facilities.

Skills

Electrical design

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Project estimation

Education

MSc/BSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Altium Designer

Teamcenter

Job description

Nexperia is a world-class company in semiconductor development and in-house production. We form a global network of talent, with passion and performance, perseverance and professionalism. Join TeamNexperia and become part of a leading company that supports, rewards and challenges you equally, in a dynamic environment, working for world-class results. Talk to us today and learn your true capabilities in an energetic company where you will develop and thrive, the Efficiency Company – Nexperia.

What you will do

• Responsible for the design and development of electrical assemblies of industrial manufacturing equipment, as well as its control system
• Develop solutions to improve equipment performance and resolve structural issues
• Work closely with customers defining requirements and study the feasibility
• Lead electrical development activities, and estimate the time required and the cost involved
• Conduct pre-studies (calculations, modeling, experiments, measurements) and risk assessments to verify concepts and adjust the global design if necessary
• Work in a technical team to execute development activities to meet system performance requirements, including designing, functional modelling, prototyping, testing and release
• Execute design activities to meet system/unit performance requirements
• Manage electrical design specifications and related documents
• Support customers & field service engineers on equipment optimization, problem-solving and troubleshooting activities
• Conduct component, module & system failure analysis & implement corrective actions on customer complaints
• Manage electrical engineering processes in ITEC Malaysia production facilities

What you will need

• University graduate MSc/BSc in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Experience in Semiconductors/Electronics/RFID/LED industrial machinery industry
• Solid experience in PDM/PLM software, preferably with Teamcenter
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Altium Designer, knowledge of Arduino/SPICE/C++ a plus
• High level knowledge in DFM, FMEA, Six Sigma, 8D and Poka-Yoke methods
• Knowledge on related quality and safety standards like ISO, IATF, SEMI, IEC, CE, UL, OHSAS, EMC, ESD
• Experience in component engineering for cost reduction and end-of-life replacement
• Possess excellent technical troubleshooting, decision-making and creative-thinking skills
• Good interpersonal skills and able to deliver results through determination and teamwork
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Flexibility to travel overseas and to HK and Netherlands

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.