Staff Product Engineer

PERSOL; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Penang is seeking a Staff Product Engineer to drive technical evaluations and ensure product compliance. The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience in product engineering or manufacturing. Key responsibilities include leading engineering projects, troubleshooting complex manufacturing issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in product engineering or manufacturing engineering.
• Proven track record supporting in solving complex engineering problems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and product safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical evaluation and ensure product compliance.
• Deliver advanced technical support to production operations.
• Conduct root cause analysis for complex product failures.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of electronic systems

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related

Tools

MS Excel

Data tools / reporting

Job description

Staff Product Engineer is responsible for leading and supporting product development activities, product improvement initiatives and engineering activities across business. Work closely with cross-functional team including production and quality with strong technical expertise, hands-on problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality, reliable products to ensure our products meet performance, reliability and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive technical evaluation, review engineering designs, and ensure product compliance with performance, reliability, and safety requirements.
• Serve as senior technical resources, provide guidance to engineers and support team in troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and engineering methods.
• Deliver advanced technical support to production operations, including assembly processes, yield improvement, and the resolution of complex manufacturing issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis for complex product failures and lead implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production teams on reliability testing, product qualification, compliance audits and ISO documentation activities.
• Lead cross-functional engineering projects and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
• Coordinate with suppliers, vendors, and R&D partners to drive technical improvements.
• Manage project timelines, risks, and resource planning.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or more in product engineering, R&D, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of electronic systems, PCB concepts, and/or electromechanical assemblies.
• Proven track record supporting in solving complex engineering problems and leading cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, independent, and able to make sound technical decisions. Strong understanding of electronics/PCB assemblies, High Level Assembly (HLA) and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation accurately
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical finding clearly and concisely to different level of the organizations
• Strong attention to detail; good organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a structured, data-driven approach.
• Self-driven, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with utility locating, survey, or industrial electronic products is added advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, product safety standards, EMC/EMI testing, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency in MS Excel; experience with data tools / reporting.