Senior R&D Hardware Technician

National Instruments; Penang; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Penang is seeking a skilled professional to manage electronic prototypes, create Bills of Materials, and contribute to product testing and certification. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Electronic Engineering and 5-8 years of relevant experience. Strong soldering skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with team members are essential. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a dynamic technical environment.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in electronic engineering or relevant fields.
• Understanding of basic digital and analog circuits.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and teach others.

Responsibilities

• Perform schematic work related to new components and changes.
• Create and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs).
• Participate in product testing and certification.

Skills

Hardware soldering abilities

Problem‑solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Diploma in Electronic Engineering

Tools

MentorGraph

EDA tools

Job description

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

Schematic work involving new components changes.

Work on technical changes associated to technical drawings, schematics, datasheets and work instructions.

Create and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs).

Debug and repair electronics prototypes.

Participate in product certification, compliance, testing and evaluation.

Execute verification and validation plans.

Submit prototype and component purchase requisition.

Manage component EOL (End of life) database.

Communicate with colleagues worldwide.

Who You Are:

You are a self-motivated individual, eager to learn new skills. You possess strong hardware soldering abilities, allowing you to handle technical tasks with precision. You are also enthusiastic about sharing what you've learned to help enhance the team's collective expertise.

For This Role, You Will Need:

Diploma in Electronic Engineering.

5-8 years of experience in related background. Fresh graduates with relevant studies or attended university training encouraged to apply.

Understanding of electronic component operation including basic digital and analog circuits.

Good problem‑solving skills, initiative and attention to detail.

Ability to manage several simultaneous tasks.

Ability to communicate constructively with engineers, assembler, and technicians throughout the organization is essential.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

Self‑motivated to learn new things on your own or through training, and a willingness to teach what you've learned to the rest of the team.

Agile process knowledge is preferred.

Schematic EDA tool using MentorGraph or any equivalent industrial EDA tool is preferred.