R&D MECHANICAL ENGINEER- Rawang

Betamek Electronics; Rawang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in automotive electronics is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop automotive electronic products. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and must be proficient in Mandarin to interact with international partners. This role encompasses comprehensive responsibilities from design to production, ensuring compliance with automotive standards. Candidates with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and strong CAD skills are encouraged to apply. Attractive benefits offered.

Benefits

Yearly Increment & Bonus

Free Breakfast & Lunch

Insurance (PA & Hospitalization)

Annual trip & Company dinner

5 days of work per week

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficient in Mandarin (spoken and written).
• Skilled in CATIA V5 and AutoCAD for 3D and 2D design work.
• Familiar with automotive design standards and product development processes.
• Strong understanding of plastic and metal part design, tooling, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and assemblies for automotive electronic products.
• Create and review 3D/2D CAD designs, ensuring compliance with customer and technical requirements.
• Conduct tooling design reviews for plastic and metal parts, including evaluation and modification.
• Verify and validate designs through 3D printing, prototyping, and product trials.
• Ensure all new product samples are assembled, tested, and submitted according to project timelines.
• Perform DFMEA and design improvement activities based on development findings and trial run results.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, BOMs, ECNs, DFMEA reports, and design documentation.
• Conduct benchmarking studies on market products and apply relevant design insights to new developments.
• Liaise with suppliers and tooling vendors for technical discussions, design issues, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to Production, QA, and other departments for issue analysis and troubleshooting.
• Participate in VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) activities and manage engineering changes.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, company quality policies, and ESG requirements.

Job description

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our Research & Development Department, responsible for the mechanical design and development of new automotive electronic products and components.

This role involves the design, validation, and improvement of mechanical structures and parts — from concept to production — ensuring compliance with automotive standards and customer specifications.

You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (electronics, testing, and production) and suppliers to deliver high‑quality, innovative, and cost‑effective mechanical solutions.

Mandarin proficiency is essential for effective communication and technical collaboration with our international and Chinese OEM partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate mechanical components and assemblies for automotive electronic products.
• Create and review 3D/2D CAD designs, ensuring compliance with customer and technical requirements.
• Conduct tooling design reviews for plastic and metal parts, including evaluation and modification.
• Verify and validate designs through 3D printing, prototyping, and product trials.
• Ensure all new product samples are assembled, tested, and submitted according to project timelines.
• Perform DFMEA and design improvement activities based on development findings and trial run results.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, BOMs, ECNs, DFMEA reports, and design documentation.
• Conduct benchmarking studies on market products and apply relevant design insights to new developments.
• Liaise with suppliers and tooling vendors for technical discussions, design issues, and corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to Production, QA, and other departments for issue analysis and troubleshooting.
• Participate in VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) activities and manage engineering changes.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, company quality policies, and ESG requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proficient in Mandarin (spoken and written).
• Skilled in CATIA V5 and AutoCAD for 3D and 2D design work.
• Familiar with automotive design standards and product development processes.
• Strong understanding of plastic and metal part design, tooling, and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in mechanical design or product development within the automotive or electronics industry (fresh graduates with strong project portfolios are encouraged to apply).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and design validation skills.
• High attention to detail, logical thinking, and creativity in engineering solutions.
• Excellent time management and ability to multitask across projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting.

Soft Skills

• Collaborative and proactive in a fast‑paced R&D environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin.
• Organized, disciplined, and adaptable to changing project priorities.
• Passionate about automotive innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Yearly Increment & Bonus
• Free Breakfast & Lunch
• Insurance (PA & Hospitalization)
• Annual trip & Company dinner
• 5 days of work per week

About Betamek

Betamek Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd was incorporated in 1989 to manufacture car audio systems. We have been actively involved in automotive electronics product design and manufacturing, working closely with our customers in Malaysia, Japan and Indonesia. Our strong global supply chain network ensures we provide the best value to our customers, fully meeting their expectations with the latest technology, attractive design, practical functionality, quality and price.