Principal Hardware/Electrical Engineer

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

Requirements

• 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.
• EEO Policy Statement

Additional Information

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

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