Sustaining Engineering Manager

Astrodyne TDI; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced and technical Sustaining Engineering Manager to lead our engineering team in maintaining high-performing power electronics products. You will oversee end-to-end failure analyses, manage ECR/ECN workflows, and support production to drive product reliability.

This role requires a deep background in switching power supply hardware R&D, strong leadership, and proven ability to mentor engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Bachelor holders: 10+ years R&D in switching power supplies with 3+ years in team lead; Master holders: 5+ years with leadership exposure.
• Strong knowledge of topologies (PFC, Flyback, Forward, LLC) and failure analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining engineering team and provide continuous technical capability training.
• Oversee failure analyses and root-cause investigations for product issues.
• Draft FA reports and drive corrective actions to full implementation.
• Manage ECR/ECN workflows and coordinate design changes with production.
• Track issues and drive closure with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure compliance with UL/CE, EMC, Energy Star, DoE and ISO9001/RoHS standards.

Skills

Leadership

Failure analysis

Power electronics design

EMI/EMC troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Power Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (desirable) with leadership exposure

Tools

Cadence EDA

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

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.