Electrical / Automation Engineer (m/f/d)

Mühlbauer Group; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mühlbauer Group Melaka is seeking an electrical design professional to support project and process management for new machines, customer upgrades, and serial production. You will design machine control systems (PLC, motion control) in compliance with CE and local safety regulations, and create design projects, specifications, and test instructions for new parts and processes.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will identify weaknesses, implement improvements, and assist with ECNs,

Qualifications

• Proven experience with PLC and motion control systems.
• Proficiency in creating and managing circuit diagrams (E-CAD).
• Experience with SAP for BOM management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain ECDs for new machines, upgrades, and serial production.
• Design machine control systems (PLC, motion) in line with CE and local safety rules.
• Create design projects, specs and test instructions for new parts and processes.
• Identify process improvements and redesign products to reduce costs and lead times.
• Collaborate with project managers to allocate resources and track progress.

Skills

PLC & Motion Control

E-CAD System

SAP

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

Based In Melaka Key Responsibilities

3. Project & Process Management

• Prepare and maintain Electronics Circuit Diagrams (ECD) for new machines, customer upgrades, and serial production.
• Design machine control systems (PLC, Motion Control) in compliance with CE and local safety regulations.
• Create design projects, specification sheets, and test instructions for new parts and processes. Create design projects, specification sheets, and test instructions for new parts and processes.

2. Improvement & Problem Solving

• Identify weaknesses in electrical processes/components using data and calculations, then develop and implement improvements.
• Redesign products to enhance functionality, reduce lead-time, manage component obsolescence, or lower costs.
• Resolve product/equipment issues for internal teams (Assembly, Service, Production) and external customers via remote or on-site support.
• Act as an internal project manager for development/evaluation projects when assigned.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to allocate resources and track progress for on-time task completion.
• Issue Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to all relevant departments.
• Prepare critical analysis documents and propose corrective/preventive actions.
• Meet with Management, Sales, Assembly, R&D, Procurement, and suppliers to discuss product ideas and specifications.
• Conduct market research on similar products and functions.
• Support the selection and purchasing of parts, including technical clarification with suppliers.
• Present product designs and prototypes to management, sales, or customers.
• Oversee the engineering of product prototypes and perform hands‑on assembly when needed.
• Test and document prototype products for functionality, ease-of-use, and longevity.
• Conduct and document training for Assembly, Service, Production, Sales, or customers.

4. Collaboration & Support

5. Testing & Training

Requirements

• Technical Skills:
  • PLC & Motion Control: Proven experience with Beckhoff TwinCAT is added advantage
  • E-CAD System: Proficiency in creating and managing circuit diagrams.
  • SAP: Experience creating and managing Bill of Materials (BOM) .
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of relevant regulations, laws, machine design rules, and norms (e.g., CE, ISO).