Senior Hardware Design Engineer

Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also has a global presence with over 700 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the U.S.A to name a few.

Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.

We are looking for a Senior Hardware Engineer based in Malaysia to make an impact!

Location: Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

Our Offer: What's in it for me

• Global family leave.
• 13th month salary.
• Performance Bonus.
• Personal development opportunities.
• Interactive employee engagement activities.
• Be part of a growing company with an excellent industry reputation, a recognized leader in a market where energy services are in demand.
• Positive corporate culture and strong team work.

SUMMARY OF THE JOB

The Hardware Engineer shall work in a multi-national, multi-faceted team of leading engineers and experts. Hardware Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining electronic hardware systems for a variety of applications. The engineer will also support assembly, testing, quality and site related troubleshooting, and work closely with all other departments to ensure relevant process and products of excellent quality and in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support front end / production / quality / field service in electrical system and component characteristic and design inquiries based on design rules, knowledge and experience

• Able to run sustaining / development projects in addition to supporting daily business

• To maintain engineering databases and design / process documentations

• Able to design, develop, and test electronic circuits, PCB layouts and embedded systems.

• Ensure that hardware designs are optimized for performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

• Build and test hardware prototypes to verify designs and functionality.

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues, including signal integrity, power distribution, and component failure.

• Conduct rigorous testing for environmental, thermal, and performance factors.

• Ensure hardware designs meet quality standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., CE, UL, RoHS).

• Analyze failure reports and work on continuous improvements for reliability and performance.

• Assist in the transfer of designs to manufacturing, ensuring efficient production processes.

• Support in component selection, procurement, and assembly.

• Additional duties to drive hardware topics include:

o To provide technical support for design boards for internal or external.

o To lead and maintain the implementation of new design

o To define and drive testing procedures and templates required for part qualification of new part introduction together with testbay and quality team

o To implement clear design rules how to integrate new released in a full customer solution.

o To work closely with the purchasing department on supporting technical queries for implementation and qualification of new vendors.

o Support RCA when there is a customer complaint.

o Support test bay for troubleshooting.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS – REQUIRED

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent

• Electrical design engineering or equivalent experience (minimum 5 years)

• Proven experience in hardware design, development, and testing.

• Understanding of circuit design and analysis (analog and digital).

• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Capable to self-organize and drive multiple work priorities in parallel effectively

• Decision-making, able to take decisive actions based on technical and procedural facts and experience

• Capable to follow and practice international standard process flows and safety regulations tailored to company requirements

• Proficient in written and spoken English language

• Shall be able to use MS. Office suite (e.g. Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

• Additional skills to drive SMS topics include:

o Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.

o Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

o Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

o High attention to detail and precision.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS – DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

• Experience with inverter, rectifier, static switch, PSU and controller design and communication protocols (e.g., CAN bus, I2C).

• Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes.

• Experience in hardware debugging and troubleshooting techniques.

• Familiarity with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE).

• PDM (Part Data management) applications

• SAP user level

• Able to read and understand engineering electrical drawing (SLD, schematics, BOM)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Highly motivated, creative, disciplined and have curiosity towards problem-solving and professional development

• Strong team player, able to work as a team in a multi-national company environment and drive activities to constantly build up capability of peers

• Open-minded, to receive positive feedback and criticism and not afraid to work outside of comfort zone

• Not afraid to speak up and challenge others as a professional and as a commitment for the benefits of the company

• Able to overcome time and workload pressure

• Understand and support flexibility to support team workload outside of defined job scope