Design Manager

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Design Manager for Secondary Protection & Control in MV switchgear to lead a high-performing engineering team. You will oversee end-to-end schematic design, localization efforts, and critical protection projects for local and international clients.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in MV switchgear design, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of protection systems, relays, and control architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power stream strongly preferred).
• 8–10 years of dedicated working experience in the secondary design of medium-voltage (MV) switchgears.
• Leadership experience in mentoring design engineering teams while managing multiple projects.
• Deep hands-on knowledge in medium-voltage protection systems, secondary design schematics, control systems, and relays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MV switchgear protection team and oversee end-to-end design work.
• Review complex design schematic drawings for utilities, private infra, and overseas projects.
• Drive technology localization to integrate global product lines into local manufacturing.
• Serve as the technical authority for troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and defect resolution.
• Provide on-site and off-site technical support to internal units and external clients.
• Mentor and develop engineers, identifying skill gaps and guiding career growth.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Design Manager – Secondary Protection & Control (Medium Voltage)

About Our Client

Our client is a premier Fortune Global 500 Japanese technology and engineering conglomerate, renowned globally for setting gold standards in power distribution, industrial infrastructure, and energy management solutions.

Driven by cutting-edge technology and a legacy of engineering excellence, their Malaysian operations serve as a vital regional engineering and manufacturing hub. To support their expanding footprint across utility, private, and international markets, they are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead their Medium Voltage Switchgear Protection team.

Position Summary

As the Design Manager (Secondary Protection & Control), you will play a critical role in leading and developing a high-performing team of electrical engineers. Reporting directly to the Deputy General Manager - Technical, you will oversee end-to-end schematic designs, lead technical localization initiatives, and manage high-stakes switchgear protection projects for global and local clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering & Design Leadership: Lead the Secondary Design protection and control team for Medium Voltage (MV) switchgear, driving high quality, innovation, and adherence to international industry standards.

• Project Oversight: Manage and review complex design schematic drawings across major utility, private infrastructure, and overseas projects, ensuring seamless technical coordination.

• Technology Localization: Deliver advanced technical services to facilitate the localization and integration of global product lines into local and regional manufacturing operations.

• Technical Problem Solving: Act as the final technical authority on-site and off-site for critical troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and product defect resolution.

• Site Support & Client Relations: Provide expert technical support to fulfill requirements for both internal business units and high-profile external clients.

• Talent Development & Management: Mentor, coach, and review the work of design engineers, identifying skill gaps, conducting training, and driving team competence and career growth.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power stream strongly preferred).

• Experience: 8–10 years of dedicated working experience in the secondary design of medium-voltage (MV) switchgears.

• Leadership Track Record: Proven experience leading and mentoring design engineering teams while simultaneously managing multiple complex projects.

• Technical Mastery: Deep hands-on knowledge in medium-voltage protection systems, secondary design schematics, control systems, and relays.

• Skills & Attributes:

  • Analytical and decisive problem-solving mindset.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

  • Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree