Engineering Manager, Product Design

POSITION SUMMARY :

We are looking for an experienced, creative, high-performing, and technically centric Engineering Manager to join our team in supporting legacy and next-generation Advanced Energy products for the Semiconductor and Industrial industries within our Malaysia factory. The Engineering Manager is responsible to lead a multi-discipline product Sustaining team of RF, Match, and DC Electrical Engineers, as well as Mechanical Engineers, and coordinate with other cross functional teams to support derivative launches, legacy product updates, product testing and validation, manufacturing issue resolution, and aid/assist in launching new products on time and on budget. This position will report to a Design Engineering Director, Fort Collins CO, USA.

This position is ideal for a technical engineering leader that enjoys creating a positive coaching culture, is eager to learn new technologies, tackle complex problems, and take on diverse tasks while building a nimble and efficient Sustaining team in Malaysia. Ideal candidates will have a system engineering focus to consider the product, custom configurations, interfaces, and functionality needed to support our existing product portfolios and solve our customer’s problems. It offers excellent opportunities for long-term career growth in a dynamic multinational technology company.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manage new and existing platform implementation and rapid prototype derivatives for RF Generators, RF Matches and DC generators. Complete all activities for manufacturing release/readiness.
• Sustain, improve, and solve complex issues for a large product portfolio consisting of RF, Match and DC products. Create and oversee robust test plans for unit level testing, module level testing, and component level testing as required. Communicate results via technical reports to our customers.
• Communicate goals, objectives, and priorities to the team, ensuring alignment with various Plasma Power Design center Director and Manager leaders worldwide.
• Implement best practices within a cross-functional design team.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for team members in Malaysia.
• Execute derivative programs according to the Product Development Process (PDP).
• Create and support various project documents (e.g., product requirements, design specifications, project plans, test plans).
• Communicate progress to leadership against team commitments.
• Collaborate with AE cross-functional teams as required (e.g., Operations, product management, NPI, purchasing, quality, program management, finance, safety).
• Review technology readiness and participate in Design Reviews with AE development teams for new product/platform launches.
• Respond quickly to issues and escalations, with engineering solutions, that affect performance/delivery of our key product portfolios within Operations, Supply Chain matters, and Customer non-conformances.
• Works with business partners to prioritize projects for the sustaining/derivatives of RF Generators, RF Matches and DC Generators.
• Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies and general duty of care.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.
• Standard office environment and in in a fast-paced engineering/manufacturing lab environment.
• Works in standard office environment and uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, fax machine, etc.), also will need work in production area.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Overtime may be necessary in times of increased demand.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Strong problem-solving skills focused on quality, cost, and delivery schedules.
• Strong background in hiring, training, growing of an Engineering team.
• Proven track record of product sustaining capabilities (component obsolescence, change control, supplier issues); rapid prototyping experience is a plus.
• Strong team player skills and attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time. Excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Strong written and verbal English skills are required; C1 preferred.

EXPERIENCE :

Essential :

• 7-10 years of industry experience, preferably with switch mode power supplies, communication systems, RF. Strong analog circuitry background desired.
• Project leadership experience desired; people management experience preferred.
• Leading engineering teams using agile principles and tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project).
• Working knowledge of test and debug with lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, network analyzers).
• Experience in semiconductor process equipment design/equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of Gauge R&R, DFx, ECO process, and manufacturing transfer processes.
• Experience with Problem Solving tools (fishbone, Ishikawa, etc.)

EDUCATION :

Essential :

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field (Electrical Engineering preferred).

Desirable :

• Master of Science Degree preferred.

OTHERS:

Applicants must be willing to work in Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat.

WHY JOIN US!

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.

Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and etc.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In Malaysia., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 consecutive days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.