Treom Tech Hiring! Full Time IOT Engineer - HOD in Johor - Ricebowl

Company Description Treom Tech is a mission-driven company focused on using technology to clean up the country efficiently. The team builds IoT Smart Sensors that provide real-time bin capacity readings and collection data, helping optimize waste management operations. Sensor data is transmitted to Treom’s advanced operating system software, delivering detailed insights and analytics for partners and clients. By combining expertise in technology, business, and waste management, Treom creates integrated solutions that improve cleanliness, sustainability, and operational efficiency for communities.

We are looking for a hands-on and experienced IoT Engineer to lead our IoT & Hardware Engineering team. As HOD, you will not only drive the technical development of IoT solutions but also build, lead, and grow a high-performing engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and mentor the IoT engineering team; setting clear goals, managing workloads, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify skill gaps within the team and drive training, upskilling, and hiring needs.
• Establish team SOPs, workflows, and best practices to ensure consistent and efficient delivery.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for technical issues within the department.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Oversee end-to-end project development — planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with client requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and milestones clearly to the management. stakeholders.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, operations, and business teams as required.

IoT & Firmware Development

• Research, design, develop, and document end-to-end IoT solutions.
• Create and develop devices, sensors, and firmware as required by clients.
• Ensure seamless integration of hardware and software components in collaboration with firmware engineers.

Hardware & Electronics Engineering

• Design and develop electronic circuits for IoT devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Create and optimize PCB layouts ready for manufacturing.
• Conduct prototype testing and debugging to identify and resolve hardware issues.
• Select and source appropriate electronic components based on design specifications.

Firmware Development

• Develop, test, and maintain firmware for IoT devices and embedded systems.
• Write efficient, reliable, and well-documented firmware code (C/C++, MicroPython, or equivalent).
• Debug and optimize firmware for performance, power consumption, and stability.
• Ensure seamless firmware-hardware integration and manage OTA (Over-the-Air) update mechanisms.
• Define firmware development standards and review code produced by the team.

Documentation & Compliance

• Develop and maintain detailed documentation of hardware designs, schematics, and test procedures.
• Ensure all hardware designs comply with industry standards and regulations.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in hardware and IoT technologies and apply them to product development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in IoT or hardware engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Proven ability to lead and grow an engineering team.
• Proficient in PCB design tools (e.g.KiCAD,EasyEDA,Proteus).
• Proficient in 3D Design tools (e.g. Solidwork, UltimakerCura)
• Experience with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and IoT protocols.
• Strong understanding of firmware-hardware integration.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.