General Overview

Functional Area:  Engineering        
Career Stream:    Design Engineering Electrical    
SAP Short Name:  AST-ENG-DEE
Job Level:  Level 06
IC/MGR: Individual Contributor        
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Indirect    

Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our dynamic and growing organization to deliver products that leave a positive impact to the world. The Digital Hardware Engineer will contribute to the design and optimization of innovative solutions for the HealthTech, Industrial, Smart Energy, Aerospace, and Capital Equipment segments.

Our organization is built on a culture that prioritizes continuous learning and people development. The Digital Hardware Engineer will have the opportunity to grow within this environment, leveraging an extensive global network of expertise.

Detailed Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Product Design and Development
  o Collaborate with Technical Leads to design and implement technical solutions in multiple market segments that meet customer and regulatory requirements.
  o Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to develop world-class products in highly regulated markets.
  o Familiar with EE development processes & workflows to realize products on a PCBA and product/system level.
  o With the relevant technical competencies, execute product realization from conceptual stages all the way through manufacturing transition.
  o Support the development of technical proposals for customers, providing technical solutions to realize concepts and estimating associated labor and material costs required.
• Continuous Learning and Innovation
  o Always staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, regulations, and best practices to contribute to the advancement of design best practices, procedures, quality, efficiency or the acquisition of new capabilities within the organization.
  o Passionate about solving complex issues and innovating under tight project requirements.
• Design for Manufacturing & Quality Assurance
  o Products that are not manufacturable will not benefit our customers and more importantly the end user. This role requires collaboration with manufacturing partners to ensure seamless production and timely delivery.
  o Able to identify and evaluate materials/components and manufacturing processes that align with product requirements and are cost-effective to implement.
  o Proficient in product development life cycle processes and compliance to product quality standards.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Proficiency with HDL and IP design such as VHDL, Verilog, and System Verilog.
• Experience in designing digital circuits and systems that encompass one or more of the following areas:
  • Digital controller design that covers MPU / MCU/ FPGA / GPU
  • Storage and memory device interfaces
  • Familiar with various digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR, LVDS, SerDes etc.
  • SI & PI simulation and validation
  • Proficient with schematic & layout design tools (KiCAD, OrCAD, Cadence Concept/Allegro, Altium Designer)
  • A good understanding of product EMC, Safety & Environmental compliance requirements is an added advantage.
  • Hands-on experience in firmware development is an added advantage.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data. 
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• Candidate with 0 - 7 years of direct working experience in product design within a multidisciplinary
  environment, having completed product development cycles.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English, ability to work with an international team.
• Good teamwork attitude, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Business travel is possible (including overseas travel).
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Typical Education

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical/Electronic engineering or equivalent.

• PHD applicants with a lesser amount of years in industry experience will be considered

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.