Design Engineer

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a DESIGN ENGINEER !! 

Location: i-Park, Kulai

Job ID: 50914

Do you LOVE rewards as much as we do? Do you enjoy the planning, implementation, and communication of Total Rewards Programs? 

Does compensation, sales incentives, global position structures, career frameworks, health and wellness benefits, global mobility, immigration, and M&As - get you out of bed in the morning? If so, we want to hear from you! 

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

IDT is creating trusted identities for IoT applications through Smart Components and Enabling Services.

HID’s Identification Technologies powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places and things through smart components and cloud services. We make it possible for people and organizations to transact safely, work productively, and travel freely. Our contactless identification and sensing (RFID, NFC, and BLE) components and solution enabling technologies address the dynamic requirements across multiple industries to wirelessly connect, identify, collect and manage data quickly and accurately across virtually any IoT application.

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of security. 

As our DESIGN ENGINEER you’ll support HID’s success by: 

Summary 

As member of the Product Engineering team, you are responsible for developing and supporting RFID products from concept through industrialization. The role is a combination of product/design engineering and on-chip programming/software, requiring a strong electronics/RF background together with practical experience in RFID IC configuration and programming.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design and develop RFID antennas, tags, cards and transponder products
• Perform RF/electrical simulations, measurements, troubleshooting and product optimization
• Develop test fixtures and support product validation and qualification.
• Select and evaluate RFID ICs according to product and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain on-chip programming profiles for RFID credentials and transponder products
• Configure, program and verify RFID IC memory and device parameters
• Develop programming sequences and tools required for chip configuration and product personalization
• Support implementation and validation of chip-programming profiles in manufacturing
• Troubleshoot IC programming, configuration and hardware/software integration issues
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and Production during industrialization and volume production
• Perform technical reviews, risk assessments and root-cause analysis
• Prepare BOMs, technical specifications, test procedures and product documentation
• Research and evaluate new RFID ICs, technologies and programming solutions

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics, RF, Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in electronic product development; RFID experience is highly desirable
• Knowledge of RFID antennas, RF principles and integrated circuit technologies
• Hands-on experience with RFID IC programming, configuration and verification
• Understanding of chip memory organization, configuration parameters and programming sequences
• Experience developing or maintaining on-chip programming profiles
• Knowledge of communication and programming interfaces such as JTAG, SWD, UART, SPI and I2C
• Programming knowledge in C/C++, C#/.NET or similar languages for chip-programming and engineering tools
• Knowledge of RFID standards such as ISO/IEC 14443, ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 7816 is an advantage
• Knowledge of secure credential programming, cryptography or key management is an advantage
• Familiarity with RF simulation tools such as CST, HFSS or ADS is beneficial

Language Skills                   

• Fluent in spoken and written English

Key Competencies

Highlight knowledge, skills, abilities and traits necessary in this role to satisfy our customer's expectations:

• Sense of responsibility, hands-on, autonomous, pro-active, pragmatic, flexible, capable of multi-tasking
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution ability
• Ability to make decisions and to work under pressure
• Results and customer oriented
• Comfortable in working in an international team and in a global networking environment

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee works primarily in an office environment
• Employee shall have the ability to perform his duties from home, when required

  Work Requirements

• Compliance to all relevant HID Global policies and procedures related to Quality, Security, Safety, Business Continuity, and Environmental systems.
• Travel and fieldwork may include international travel, therefore employee must possess or can acquire a valid Passport.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Malaysia.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact [email protected].

Please be aware that our recruitment process may include the use of AI-powered tools to assist in screening applicant resumes. These tools help us efficiently identify candidates whose qualifications and skills align with the job description. We use AI in a responsible manner and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws and regulations. Importantly, all applicants are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team. AI is used to support, not replace, human judgment in the evaluation process.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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