Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer - Design (Kulim)

Kulim Permanent MYR1 - MYR2 per month (MYR23 - MYR33 per year) View Job Description
Our client is a global technology and manufacturing organization that designs and produces highly engineered equipment for advanced industrial and high-tech manufacturing environments
  • Chance to lead electrical system architecture, hardware design strategy.
  • Exposure to Full Product Development Lifecycle

About Our Client

This opportunity is with an organisation in the industrial/manufacturing sector based in Malaysia.

Job Description

Electrical Design & Architecture

  • Lead electrical hardware architecture and system-level design decisions.
  • Design and review:
    • Electrical schematics
    • Wiring diagrams
    • Panel layouts
    • I/O lists
    • Electrical assemblies
  • Perform electrical load calculations, cable sizing, and circuit protection reviews.
  • Define electrical design standards and engineering best practices.



Controls & Equipment Integration

  • Support integration and validation of PLC-based control systems.
  • Troubleshoot control systems, instrumentation, communication networks, and electrical hardware issues.
  • Support heater controls, temperature monitoring, and safety interlock systems.



Testing, Commissioning & Troubleshooting

  • Develop verification and validation plans.
  • Support FAT, SAT, startup, commissioning, and customer deployment activities.
  • Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
  • Resolve manufacturing and customer escalation issues.



Supplier & Manufacturing Support

  • Manage outsourced electrical design activities and panel builders.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
  • Review technical deliverables and ensure compliance with specifications.
  • Support product lifecycle management and component obsolescence strategies.



Technical Leadership

  • Lead electrical engineering workstreams.
  • Participate in design reviews, FMEA, and risk assessments.
  • Mentor engineers and manufacturing technicians.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across electrical engineering standards.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • 7+ years of experience in:
    • Electrical engineering
    • Industrial controls
    • Automation equipment
    • Process equipment
    • Semiconductor equipment
    • Industrial machinery OEM environments
  • Electrical panel design and hardware architecture is a MUST.
  • Experience creating:
    • Schematics
    • Wiring diagrams
    • Control panel layouts
    • Electrical documentation
  • Hands-on commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
  • Knowledge of:
    • PLC systems
    • Industrial controls
    • Electrical safety systems
    • Safety interlocks
  • Experience supporting FAT, SAT, startup, and field service activities.
  • Electrical equipment OEM background.
  • Process equipment or thermal equipment experience.
  • Industrial automation systems expertise.
  • Experience with:
    • UL508A
    • NFPA
    • IEC
    • CE
    • SEMI S2 standards
  • Supplier and panel-builder management experience.

What's on Offer

  • Senior-level technical ownership and leadership.
  • Opportunity to influence product architecture and engineering standards.



If you are ready to bring your expertise to this Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer role in Kulim, we encourage you to apply.

Contact
Erni Susanto
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7126543
Phone number
+603 2302 4033

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Electrical
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kulim
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Erni Susanto
Consultant contact
+603 2302 4033
Job Reference
JN-102026-7126543

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