Electrical Engineer

Plexus Corp.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider in Penang is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to design and develop Power Distribution Units. This role includes collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and responsibilities such as creating detailed designs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have experience with electrical design and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience/background in electrical design.
• Well versed with engineering calculations for power systems.
• 7+ years of experience for Staff Level positions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for industrial applications.
• Create schematic and routing diagrams for electrical panels.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Develop prototypes and conduct rigorous testing.

Skills

Electrical system design

Troubleshooting and debugging

Engineering calculations

Control systems

Knowledge of electrical standards

Good EMC design practices

Education

Masters/Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering

Other degrees with E&E overlap such as Electronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• N/A

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.