Electrical Automation Engineer — PLC & Motion Lead

Mühlbauer Group; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Mühlbauer Group in Melaka is seeking an electrical design and project engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of machine controls. You will prepare circuit diagrams, design CE-compliant control systems, and drive projects from concept to testing across multiple internal teams and suppliers.

The role requires hands-on prototyping, ECN execution, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, R&D, and Production to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.

Qualifications

• Beckhoff TwinCAT experience is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in creating and managing circuit diagrams (E-CAD).
• Experience with SAP BOM or related BOM management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain electronics circuit diagrams for new machines and upgrades.
• Design machine control systems (PLC, Motion Control) in CE-compliant manner.
• Create design projects, specifications, and test instructions for parts and processes.
• Identify weaknesses in electrical processes using data and calculations and implement improvements.
• Redesign products to enhance functionality, reduce lead-time, and lower costs.
• Resolve product/equipment issues for internal teams and external customers via remote or on-site support.
• Act as an internal project manager for development/evaluation projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to allocate resources and track progress.
• 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.
• Conduct market research on similar products and functions.
• Support selection and purchasing of parts, including supplier clarifications.
• Present product designs and prototypes to management, sales, or customers.
• Oversee engineering of prototypes and 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.

Skills

Beckhoff TwinCAT

PLC & Motion Control

Tools

E-CAD System

SAP BOM

Job description

Mühlbauer Group in Melaka is seeking an electrical design and project engineer to lead design, development, and optimization of machine controls. You will prepare circuit diagrams, design CE-compliant control systems, and drive projects from concept to testing across multiple internal teams and suppliers.

The role requires hands-on prototyping, ECN execution, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, R&D, and Production to ensure on-time delivery and product quality.