Electrical Engineer

Plexus Corp.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer for its Penang Design Center. The role includes designing Power Distribution Units and collaborating across engineering disciplines. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, substantial industry experience, and proficiency in engineering calculations and compliance with electrical standards.

Qualifications

• Master's/Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering required.
• 7+ years of experience for staff level.
• Knowledge of electrical standards like UL 508a, NFPA.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for various industries.
• Create detailed schematics and 3D models using AutoCAD.
• Conduct testing to validate product designs meet requirements.

Skills

Power consumption calculations

Current capacity loading

Electrical design practices

EMC design

Problem-solving skills

Education

Masters/Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Electronics/Mechanical/Industrial Design/Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Purpose Statement: As an Electrical Design Engineer at Plexus Engineering Solutions (Penang Design Center), you will design and develop Power Distribution Unit for products across a wide range of industries. This role collaborates with talented mechanical, quality, manufacturing and test engineers throughout all phases of the product development life cycle - from idea and conceptualization; through requirements, design, and development; to manufacturing transition and into the market.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Architect and design electrical systems for industrial and Semi Cap market sectors
• Create and develop detailed schematic, cable routing diagram & 3D models of electrical panel designs leveraging tools such as AutoCAD
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive Bills of Material (BOM) for each project, detailing component specifications and quantities required for production
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and technical requirements specific to electrical panel manufacturing
• Develop prototypes and conduct rigorous testing to validate product designs meet performance requirements, quality, and cost goals.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills in electrical system debugging/troubleshooting of typical issues encountered within the product development cycle
• Experience with Arc Flash and electrical safety calculations, safety calculations, safety protocols, and implementation of product safety plans
• Coordinate overcurrent protection equipment such as breakers and fuses within a power distribution system
• Size and specify conductors within power equipment in alignment with electrical standards and best practices
• Ability to use common tools and techniques to assemble an electrical panel or provide guidance for the assembly of an electrical panel.
  
  

Education/Experience Qualifications

• Masters/Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering is required. Consideration will be given to candidates with other degrees that have E&E overlap – (e.g. Electronics /Mechanical / Industrial Design / Mechatronics Engineering etc.) as long as strong experience/ background in electrical design can be demonstrated.
• Well versed with engineering calculations with respect to power consumption, current capacity / loading, shielding related to instruments, machinery and automation systems.
• Industry experience requirements vary for the position applied depending on the level applied for.
• Experience in control system, safety circuit and PLC
• Knowledge on electrical standards such as UL 508a, NFPA 70, NFPA 79, SEMI S2, SEMI S23
• Knowledge of good EMC design practices for board/system level designs as well as EMC test and troubleshooting experience.
• For Staff Level 7+ years of experience is required
  
  

Other Qualifications

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Physical Requirements

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Travel Requirements

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This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.