Principal Hardware/Electrical Engineer

haemonetics
haemonetics

Other Engineering

Batu, Batu City, East Java, Indonesia · Perai, Penang, Malaysia

Posted on Jun 26, 2026

We are constantly looking to add to our core talent. If you are seeking a career that is challenging and rewarding, a work environment that is diverse and dynamic, look no further — Haemonetics is your employer of choice.

Job Details

Role Overview

This position is primarily a technical leadership role with additional responsibility for coordinating projects and driving execution.

The successful candidate will:

  • Lead electrical engineering activities for product development and enhancements

  • Work closely with Malaysia & Boston R&D Team on design, problem solving, and technical direction

  • Partner with suppliers and contract manufacturers in the region

  • Support project execution, timelines, and cross-functional alignment

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

  • Lead and contribute to electrical design activities, including analog and digital circuit design, system integration, and troubleshooting

  • Provide technical direction for complex electromechanical systems

  • Participate in design reviews and ensure designs meet performance, reliability, and regulatory requirements

  • Support verification, validation, and root cause analysis for product issues

Product Development & Sustaining Engineering

  • Support new product development, design enhancements, and quality improvements

  • Ensure designs are documented and released in accordance with design control and quality system requirements

  • Drive engineering solutions from concept through production

Supplier & Manufacturing Interface

  • Work closely with regional suppliers, including PCB design and contract manufacturers

  • Provide technical support to resolve supplier-related issues and improve product quality

  • Ensure strong alignment between design requirements and manufacturing capabilities

Program Coordination

  • Support planning, scheduling, and tracking of engineering activities across multiple projects

  • Collaborate with team members to meet milestones and deliverables

  • Communicate project status, risks, and solutions across global teams

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with Electrical, Mechanical, Software, Quality & Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams

  • Work effectively across global time zones, especially with Boston-based R&D

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

  • Typically 10-15 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in medical devices or other high-reliability industries (e.g., automotive, aerospace)

  • Strong experience in analog and digital design and troubleshooting

  • Proven experience working on complex electromechanical systems

  • Experience supporting products from concept through production

  • Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., ISO 13485, IEC standards such as IEC 60601)

  • Experience working with contract manufacturers and suppliers, especially PCB design and assembly

  • Experience in manufacturing or operations environments

  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical work and guide Junior Engineers.

  • Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong technical depth in electrical engineering

  • Ability to balance hands-on engineering with project coordination responsibilities

  • Clear and effective communication in English (written and verbal)

  • Structured and disciplined approach to documentation and quality systems

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global organization

This role is critical to building a strong R&D presence in Malaysia and strengthening collaboration with global teams. The candidate will play a key role in expanding engineering capability in the region while supporting high-quality, compliant medical device development.

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