Sustaining Engineering Manager

ASTRODYNE TDI SDN. BHD.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTRODYNE TDI SDN. BHD. in Penang is seeking an experienced Sustaining Engineering Manager to lead our power electronics engineering team.

You will oversee end-to-end failure analyses, drive ECR/ECN processes, and provide critical production support to ensure high reliability of our products. The role requires a strong background in switching power supply hardware R&D, hands-on experience with EMI/EMC, safety standards, and a proven track record in leading technical teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in switching power supply R&D for Bachelors with 3+ years in leadership.
• Master's degree with 5+ years of relevant leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sustaining Engineering team and mentor staff.
• Oversee failure analysis and root-cause investigations.
• Manage ECR/ECN workflows and production support.
• Draft FA reports and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with UL/CE, EMI/EMC standards.

Skills

Sustaining engineering

Team leadership

Power electronics

Failure analysis

AC/DC topologies

DC/DC topologies

EMI/EMC

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cadence

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and technical Sustaining Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team in maintaining high-performing, reliable power electronics products. In this role, you will lead end-to-end product failure analyses, oversee engineering change processes (ECR/ECN), provide crucial support to production, and drive the technical growth of our sustaining engineering talent.

If you possess a deep background in switching power supply hardware R&D, strong failure analysis capability, and a proven track record in leadership, we invite you to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

Team Leadership & Development: Oversee the daily operations of the Sustaining Engineering team. Provide continuous technical capability training and mentoring to elevate overall team performance and standards.

Failure Analysis & Technical Guidance: Guide engineers through systematic failure analysis methods. Lead in-depth investigations into product failures—especially design-related issues to identify root causes and deliver comprehensive technical support to production teams.

Reporting & Corrective Action: Draft detailed failure analysis (FA) reports and drive subsequent product improvement measures through to full implementation.

Engineering Change Management (ECR/ECN): Manage and track ECR/ECN workflows. Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure design changes are effectively executed within specified timeframes without disrupting production schedules.

Issue Tracking & Closure: Maintain, monitor, and update the issue tracking log, following up on open items until complete resolution and closure.

Job Requirements & Qualifications: -

Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or above in Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Bachelor's holders: 10+ years of switching power supply hardware R&D experience, including 3+ years in team management or core project leadership.

Master's holders: 5+ years of relevant experience with leadership exposure.

Technical Mastery:

Solid foundation in power electronics with mastery of AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC topologies (e.g., PFC, Flyback, Forward, LLC, Phase-shifted Full-bridge).

Proficient in power loss and failure analysis, magnetic and thermal design, PCB layout, and feedback loop tuning.

Standards & Compliance:

Deep familiarity with global safety (UL, CE), EMC, and energy efficiency standards (Energy Star, DoE).

Proven hands-on experience with EMI/EMC rectification.

Working knowledge of ISO9001 quality standards and RoHS/REACH compliance.

Tools & Test Equipment:

Hands-on proficiency with specialized test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power analyzers) and EDA design tools (e.g., Cadence).

Professional Attributes:

Strong leadership, communication, and team-building capabilities.

Customer-oriented mindset, strong cost awareness, and sound analytical judgment.

Meticulous work ethic, positive attitude, and unwavering professional integrity.

Key Skills

Language Proficiency: Excellent business and technical English command across listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Cross-Border Communication: Proven ability to draft technical reports, manage business email correspondences, and communicate seamlessly with international teams and stakeholders.