Knowles Electronics
    (58 reviews)

    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Consumer Electronics Manufacturing

    Specialities

    Founded in 1946 and HQ in Itasca, Illinois, Organization with employees spanning 11 countries

    Company size

    1,001-5,000

    Primary location

    Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia
    Knowles Corporation, a leading manufacturer of specialty electronic components, including high performance capacitors, radio frequency filters, advanced medtech microphones, and balanced armature speakers. We design parts that perform unique, critical functions for innovative technologies. Through custom engineering and scalable manufacturing, we enable to succeed in the most demanding applications across medtech, defense, and industrial markets. Our high-performance capacitors, RF and microwave filters, advanced medtech microphones, balanced armature speakers, and miniaturization products enable and enhance the performance of technologies with the power to change, improve, and save lives.

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    at Knowles Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd.
    Bayan Lepas, Penang
    We are seeking a Technical Program Manager with experience in managing new product introduction (NPI) in high volume Ceramic Products Business unit.
    We are seeking a Technical Program Manager with experience in managing new product introduction (NPI) in high volume Ceramic Products Business unit.
    classification: EngineeringEngineering
    25d ago
    25d ago

    at Knowles Electronics (M) Sdn. Bhd.
    Bayan Lepas, Penang
    We are seeking Committed & Motivated Apprentice to join our Growing Organization. In Knowles Apprentice Program, other than the daily On The...
    We are seeking Committed & Motivated Apprentice to join our Growing Organization. In Knowles Apprentice Program, other than the daily On The...
    classification: EngineeringEngineering
    26d ago
    26d ago

    Our mission statement

    Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles has grown into a global organization with employees spanning 11 countries. Knowles Operations in Malaysia complies with the Malaysian Labour Law, Freedom of Association and in agreement against Child Labour. We have a Non-Discrimination Policy covering ethnicity, gender and disability and we adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity. We hire and reward employees based on their contribution and performance within the organization. We value, respect and leverage on the unique contributions of people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to deliver to an equally diverse community.At Knowles, we make life, not just a living.

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    Reviews overview

    3.758 ratings in total
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    81%
    Rate salary as high or average
    71%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Knowles Electronics?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Knowles Electronics offers several positive aspects including comprehensive training opportunities and a friendly, professional work environment with supportive colleagues. The company provides good work-life balance with various company activities, and permanent employees enjoy competitive benefits including bonuses and staff events.

    However, employees face some challenges including a complex management structure with multiple approval layers, and workload distribution that can be demanding for certain roles. There are also concerns about facilities including parking and production systems, and different employment terms for contract versus permanent staff.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Quality Assurance Engineer
    Dec 2025
    Seberang Perai Penang2 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    The more you capable the more workload and responsibility you will bear
    The good thingsPlenty of training and nothing else
    The challenges1.US MNC but local management style. Managerial position is more than the executive position made engineer level over loading with stress. 2. Top management direct giving pressure to engineer instead of manager, manager has no responsibility on the chaos. 3. Younger means more workload 4. Poor leadership for both top management and middle management
    2.0
    Human Resources Role
    Feb 2024
    Penang Island Penang1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Is a company for you to settle down.
    The good thingsA work life balance suitable for those wish to settle down.
    The challengesManual procedure with lack of insurance and health benefits. Lean practice progress is hampered by the excessive number of approvals needed.
    5.0
    QA technician
    Sep 2023
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    The best company here ..such a Peaceful place
    The good thingsWe are such a good roll training plan of new candidate
    The challengesTo improve output and manufacturing level of best
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