Application Design Engineering

Gutor; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gutor in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to lead transformer sizing, UPS design, and cross‑discipline analysis across electrical, mechanical and thermal aspects. You will qualify suppliers, support technical investigations, and generate BOMs while ensuring compliance with IEC, UL and ATEX standards.

The role requires strong collaboration with production, quality, purchasing and field teams, plus the ability to balance multiple priorities and deliver

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, material and international standards.
• Experience in transformer design and testing.
• Able to generate BOM.
• 5+ years electrical design engineering experience.
• 3+ years project management or execution experience.
• Willing to work across shifts.
• Fluent in English.
• Familiar with IEC 60076.
• Experience with UPS design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Qualify new magnetics supplier and support investigations.
• Support inquiries on electrical system characteristics.
• Maintain and create engineering databases and docs.
• Plan and conduct engineering analyses and testing.
• Define and drive testing procedures for part qualification.
• Collaborate with purchasing on new vendors.

Skills

Electrical design

Transformer sizing

UPS design

BOM generation

IEC/UL/ATEX knowledge

Project management

Cross-functional

MS Office

English communication

Education

Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with internal team and external suppliers on qualifying new magnetics supplier, support quality and testbay technical investigations including 8D report review, and supporting customized magnetic specifications based on customer requirements

Support front end / production / quality / field service in electrical system and component characteristic and design inquiries based on Gutor design rules, knowledge and experience

Able to contribute to sustaining / development projects that leaves a measurable positive impact to the business of Gutor in addition to supporting daily business.

To maintain and create engineering databases and design / process documentations which are compliant to industry standards

Have an advance-level understanding of engineering design impact across multiple discipline (e.g. process flow, production feasibility, front-end team capability, physical impact on system like space, heat, voltage-risk, etc.)

• Evaluation and release of Special Releases (SR**) ** feasibility, cost and technical review of non standardized system types and special options
• Prepare and provide technical training, lesson learnt and knowledge/process sharing to the team on a intra- and inter-department level.
• Review and actively contribute to the update of design rules and other technical / quality / manufacturing documents
• Able to utilize UPS system design concept, calculations, component sizing and selection to drive improvement projects, provide ETO solutions and support critical technical issues from production, engineering, site, testing, sales/marketing, quality and purchasing teams
• Able to plan, conduct or coordinate engineering analysis, testing, report summary for investigative, supportive and development activities
• Familiarize with applicable industry standards for UPS and it’s relevant components (IEC, UL, ATEX, etc.)

• Subject matter experts for dedicated commodities (e.g. breakers/fuses, diodes, PLC/DCS, etc.)
• To provide technical support for third party products used to build our solutions for customer.
• To lead and maintain the implementation of Distribution panels, Automatic Transfer Switches, Static Transfer Switches, Voltage Dropper etc.
• To define and drive testing procedures and templates required for part qualification of new part introduction together with testbay and quality team
• To implement clear design rules how to integrate third party products in a full customer solution.
• To work closely with the purchasing department on supporting technical queries for implementation and qualification of new vendors.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS – REQUIRED

Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Candidate must possess strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, material and international standards knowledge and manufacturing process for Transformer and Choke design (specifically for UPS design is a plus)

Able to generate bill of materials (BOM)

Able to perform basic transformer sizing calculations (no load loss, efficiency, inductance sizing, voltage drop, coil ratio, k-factor)

Able to explain transformer design in detail and propose solutions based on application-level issues (e.g. how to improve efficiency, comply different insulation class, reduce harmonic content)

Familiar with IEC 60076

Have experience in transformer testing. (Routine Test, Type Test and Special Test)

Involve in transformer failure investigation and analysis and prepare the 8D reports.

Engage with supplier for technical specification clarification.

Electrical design engineering or equivalent experience (minimum 5 years)

Project management or execution experience (minimum 3 years)

Capable to self-organize and drive multiple work priorities in parallel effectively

Decision-making, able to take decisive actions based on technical and procedural facts and experience

Capable to follow and practice international standard process flows and safety regulations tailored to Gutor requirements

In depth understanding on fabrication of low voltage electrical system (UPS is a plus), and can understand the effects of multi-discipline design based on any changes caused

Expert in understanding and creating engineering electrical drawing, BOM, calculations and design rules

Fully understand Gutor processes and practices over all its locations

Candidate must be willing to work in different shifts to accommodate technical support across different time zones

Proficient in written and spoken English language

Shall be able to use MS. Office suite (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Additional skills as a product design and application engineer include

Have the necessary soft-skills as a technical leader (e.g. influential, AGILE, critical-thinking, empathy, team player, strong vision)

Able to represent team member in front of other parties, where required, to ensure fairest and best outcomes can be achieved

To influence all members with positive behaviour and practices for their professional, career and personal growth

Able to work as a significant contributor on specific topics relevant to development and sustainability projects, providing estimated timelines and resource requirements

Familiarize with all Gutor’s portfolio of products on a design level

Additional skills to drive 3rd Party Products topics include

Understand the process of hands-on testing on low voltage power system or equipment for troubleshooting or technical studies

Have good sense of what data point and measurement types are critical for every test and produce concise reports with all relevant essential information captured

Able to plan and lead testing activities and communicate effectively to test engineers

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Highly motivated, creative, disciplined and have curiosity towards problem-solving and professional development

Strong team player, able to work as a team in a multi-national company environment and drive activities to constantly build up capability of peers

Open-minded, to receive positive feedback and criticism and not afraid to work outside of comfort zone

Not afraid to speak up and challenge others as a professional and as a commitment for the benefits of the company

Able to overcome time and workload pressure

Understand and support flexibility to support team workload outside of defined job scope

Gutor is an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Us

Gutor is a leading international manufacturer of UPS systems for industrial applications. The company has been in business for over 75 years and has a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services. Gutor's products are designed to meet the demanding needs of industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, nuclear, and transportation. The company also has a global presence with over 500 employees in more than 30 countries and branches in Brazil, China, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S.A to name a few. Gutor is committed to providing its customers with the best possible support. The company has a team of experienced engineers and technicians who are available to help with any problems that may arise.