Electrical Engineer (Medical Devices)

Location: Batu Kawan, Malaysia; onsite support for Penang production lines, with approximately 10–15% travel as needed

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures medical devices, with this role supporting compliant production and patient safety.

What you will do

• Manage electrical component lifecycles, including obsolescence monitoring, end-of-life notices, last-time-buy analysis, alternate-component evaluation, and supply continuity risk mitigation.
• Review schematics, PCB layouts, assembly drawings, design-for-manufacturability inputs, supplier notifications, and engineering change orders.
• Provide daily engineering support for Penang production lines and maintain and troubleshoot company-owned electrical test fixtures and production equipment.
• Perform hands-on electrical debugging using oscilloscopes, function generators, and digital multimeters.
• Update manufacturing instructions, drawings, and bills of materials through controlled change processes, and plan and execute IQ/OQ/PQ qualifications.
• Support root-cause analysis, nonconformance investigations, CAPA, yield and process improvements, and technician and operator training while collaborating with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and contract manufacturers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, electronic engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in electrical, component, or manufacturing engineering.
• Working knowledge of component lifecycle management, obsolescence, end-of-life, and last-time-buy processes.
• Proficiency in reading and reviewing schematics, PCB layouts, and assembly drawings.
• Strong hands-on electrical troubleshooting skills using standard laboratory test equipment.
• Experience with engineering change orders, supplier change notifications, and controlled documentation; Agile PLM is preferred.
• Experience with equipment or fixture qualification using IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Experience working in regulated environments, including ISO 13485; IEC 60601 awareness is required.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or EMS providers, plus clear and effective written and verbal English communication.

Nice to have

• Experience in medical devices or other high-reliability industries such as automotive or aerospace.
• Knowledge of PCBA manufacturing processes and IPC standards, including IPC-A-610.
• Familiarity with RoHS and REACH environmental compliance.
• Exposure to Silicon Expert or similar component lifecycle tools.
• Knowledge of PFMEA and structured problem-solving methods such as 8D and 5 Whys.
• Exposure to LabVIEW or automated test systems.
• Bahasa Malaysia or Mandarin language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on, challenging, and rewarding engineering work in a diverse and dynamic environment.
• Opportunity to work across global time zones, particularly with Boston-based R&D.
• Role combines planned component engineering with urgent production support.
• Work contributes to product quality, patient safety, and the availability of compliant medical devices.