Application Engineer - Electrical Markets

3M; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

3M in Malaysia seeks a seasoned electrical engineer to lead technical programs for application development and product innovation in medium and high voltage cable accessories, collaborating with customers, sales teams, and global experts in Petaling Jaya.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of power engineering experience, with hands-on installation, testing, or troubleshooting of cable accessories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in power engineering; MV/HV cable accessories experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution and transmission systems (cables, switchgear, transformers).
• Hands-on experience with installation, testing, or troubleshooting of cable accessories.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Self-driven, practical, and able to lead technical initiatives independently.
• Valid driving license and willingness to travel for field work.
• Location: Petaling Jaya, MY
• Worker type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new product applications through customer engagement, technical presentations, and field trials
• Lead application development and product improvement initiatives for medium and high voltage cable accessories
• Provide technical support and technical marketing to utilities and industrial customers
• Plan and execute field trials, pre-qualification, and product validation with key accounts
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on joints and terminations
• Coordinate with external laboratories for type testing and certification
• Deliver product and application training to internal teams, distributors, and end users
• Support new product introductions, including qualification, documentation, and customized solutions (BOM, installation methods)
• Perform competitive analysis and define clear value propositions for 3M solutions
• Build industry presence through technical papers, presentations, and participation in professional bodies
• Collaborate with business and global teams to identify growth opportunities and drive market adoption

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Customer engagement

Self-driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

On-site

MY, Selangor, Petaling Jaya Selangor

Full time

R01170272

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Job Description:

Lead technical programs that drive application development and product innovation in electrical markets. Work closely with customers, sales teams, and global experts to identify new opportunities, validate solutions, and strengthen 3M’s position in medium and high voltage cable accessories.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and develop new product applications through customer engagement, technical presentations, and field trials

Lead application development and product improvement initiatives for medium and high voltage cable accessories

Provide technical support and technical marketing to utilities and industrial customers

Plan and execute field trials, pre-qualification, and product validation with key accounts

Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations on joints and terminations

Coordinate with external laboratories for type testing and certification

Deliver product and application training to internal teams, distributors, and end users

Support new product introductions, including qualification, documentation, and customized solutions (BOM, installation methods)

Perform competitive analysis and define clear value propositions for 3M solutions

Build industry presence through technical papers, presentations, and participation in professional bodies

Collaborate with business and global teams to identify growth opportunities and drive market adoption

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum 5 years of experience in power engineering; MV/HV cable accessories experience preferred

Strong knowledge of power distribution and transmission systems (cables, switchgear, transformers)

Hands-on experience with installation, testing, or troubleshooting of cable accessories

Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Self-driven, practical, and able to lead technical initiatives independently

Valid driving license and willingness to travel for field work

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum 5 years of experience in power engineering; MV/HV cable accessories experience preferred

Strong knowledge of power distribution and transmission systems (cables, switchgear, transformers)

Hands-on experience with installation, testing, or troubleshooting of cable accessories preferred

Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Self-driven, practical, and able to lead technical initiatives independently

Valid driving license and willingness to travel for field work

Location: Petaling Jaya, MY

Worker type: Permanent

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