Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

Haemonetics; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Haemonetics in Malaysia is expanding its R&D footprint and strengthening collaboration with global teams to deliver high-quality medical device development. The role is a technical leadership position overseeing electrical design for product development, coordinating projects with the Malaysia and Boston R&D teams, and ensuring alignment with suppliers and contract manufacturers in the region.

The successful candidate will drive design activities, lead cross-functional reviews, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Experience with ISO 13485 and IEC 60601 standards.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities for product development and enhancements.
• Coordinate programs across multiple projects and track milestones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Mechanical, Software, Quality & Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
• Support supplier and contract manufacturer interfaces to ensure design and manufacturing alignment.
• Perform design reviews and ensure compliance with performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical direction for complex electromechanical systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

English communication

Documentation and quality systems

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB design & assembly

Job description

We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further — Haemonetics is your employer of choice.

Job Details

Role Overview

This position is primarily a technical leadership role with additional responsibility for coordinating projects and driving execution.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Lead electrical engineering activities for product development and enhancements
• Work closely with Malaysia & Boston R&D Team on design, problem solving, and technical direction
• Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers in the region
• Support project execution, timelines, and cross-functional alignment

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead and contribute to electrical design activities, including analog and digital circuit design, system integration, and troubleshooting
• Provide technical direction for complex electromechanical systems
• Participate in design reviews and ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements
• Support verification, validation, and root cause analysis for product issues

Product Development & Sustaining Engineering

• Support new product development, design enhancements, and quality improvements
• Ensure designs are documented and released in accordance with design control and quality system requirements
• Drive engineering solutions from concept through production

Supplier & Manufacturing Interface

• Work closely with regional suppliers, including PCB design and contract manufacturers
• Provide technical support to resolve supplier-related issues and improve product quality
• Ensure strong alignment between design requirements and manufacturing capabilities

Program Coordination

• Support planning, scheduling, and tracking of engineering activities across multiple projects
• Collaborate with team members to meet milestones and deliverables
• Communicate project status, risks, and solutions across global teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Mechanical, Software, Quality & Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams
• Work effectively across global time zones, especially with Boston-based R&D

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Typically 5-10 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in medical devices or other high-reliability industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace)
• Strong experience in analog and digital design and troubleshooting
• Proven experience working on complex electromechanical systems
• Experience supporting products from concept through production
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC standards such as IEC 60601)
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers, especially PCB design and assembly
• Experience in manufacturing or operations environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical work.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical depth in electrical engineering
• Ability to balance hands-on engineering with project coordination responsibilities
• Clear and effective communication in English (written and verbal)
• Structured and disciplined approach to documentation and quality systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global organization

This role is critical to building a strong R&D presence in Malaysia and strengthening collaboration with global teams. The candidate will play a key role in expanding engineering capability in the region while supporting high-quality, compliant medical device development.

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