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Job ID : 1562382 Date Updated : December 2nd, 2025

PR/159522 | Staff Hardware Digital Engineer

Location Malaysia, Pulau Pinang
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

Company Overview and Job Overview
A global leader in software-connected automated test and measurement systems is seeking an experienced Staff / Senior Hardware Engineer to join its innovative team. This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that powers industries worldwide.
 

Key Responsibilities for HDL: 

  • Develop hardware features based on product requirements.
  • Perform FPGA and CPLD development using VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog.
  • Conduct technology research, product bring-up, validation, verification, and debugging for successful launches.
  • Debug and resolve system-level issues.
  • Collaborate with board-level designers on circuit design, schematic capture, layout review, simulation, and signal integrity analysis.
     

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
  • Minimum 5 years of VHDL/Verilog/SystemVerilog experience for Senior level; 2 years for Staff level.
  • Proficient in FPGA development and HDL IP design.
  • Experience in testbench development is a plus.
  • Familiarity with test automation and scripting/programming languages.
  • Board-level design experience is an added advantage.
  • Passion for continuous learning and working with analog, digital, and computer technologies.
     

Key Responsibilities for Board Level Design:

  • Research and propose alternative components to replace EOL parts while minimizing major software or hardware changes.
  • Implement and simulate designs using CAD and synthesis tools (e.g., Mentor Graphics).
  • Verify and validate hardware redesigns; debug issues during early V&V and manufacturing builds.
  • Perform failure analysis and root cause investigations using RCA techniques (e.g., fishbone diagrams).
  • Integrate DFM inputs from manufacturing to improve yield and quality.
  • Develop mock-up designs as Proof of Concept to strengthen redesign proposals.
  • Document failures, project progress, and share short- and long-term solutions with stakeholders.
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead the team in creating product and design documentation.
  • Create debug tools and training materials for manufacturing during product release.
     

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in analog/digital design with expertise in board-level design.
  • Experience defining routing constraints for high-speed interfaces.
  • Strong knowledge of CPU/SoC/Microcontroller circuit design.
  • Proficient with hardware lab equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signal generators, power supplies).
  • Familiarity with test automation and scripting/programming languages.
  • Strong work ethic and drive to succeed.

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Malaysia, Pulau Pinang

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Other (Manufacturing)

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