Electrical Engineer

Rapiscan Systems, Inc.; Skudai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapiscan Systems, Inc. is seeking an Electrical/Mechatronics Engineer to troubleshoot production-floor issues, support BOMs and ECOs, and maintain test equipment.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, AutoCAD, and ERP workflows, plus strong cross-functional communication. You will participate in new product support, pilot builds, and production improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or mechatronics is required.
• 2–4 years hands-on engineering experience in high-mix manufacturing or electromechanical production.
• Experience with AutoCAD or equivalent electrical schematic design software.
• Experience maintaining automated test equipment, PLC controls, and troubleshooting electrical hardware.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for real-time troubleshooting of electrical, software, and hardware issues on the production floor.
• Provide technical support for sales orders, production lines, and Quality Assurance activities involving electrical components, harnesses, and BOMs.
• Troubleshoot complex sub-assembly issues involving generator integration, including Gulmay 300 kV units, transformer testing, and subsystem diagnostics.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot internal test equipment and manage hardware upgrades and legacy Windows test environments.
• Process, review, and release ECOs; update electrical schematics and BOM structures; ensure configurations meet sales order requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC Controls

Cross-functional comms

BOM Structures

ERP Systems

Schematic Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities and Operational Coverage:

• Production Floor & Technical Support:
• Serve as the primary contact for real-time troubleshooting of electrical, software, and hardware issues on the production floor.
• Provide technical support for sales orders, production lines, and Quality Assurance activities involving electrical components, harnesses, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Troubleshoot complex sub-assembly issues involving generator integration, including Gulmay 300 kV units, transformer testing, and subsystem diagnostics.

Test Equipment & Fixture Maintenance

• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot internal test equipment, including Wental potting testers, coil testers, bench testers, and umbilical testers.
• Manage computer hardware upgrades, system backups and cloning, and migration paths for legacy Windows XP and Windows 7 test environments.
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to modify tester hardware and resolve software compatibility issues.

Engineering Change Management & BOM Control

• Process, review, and release Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Commercial ECOs to correct drawing errors, revise cable lengths, and optimise component selection.
• Update and maintain electrical schematics, AutoCAD cable drawings, and top-level BOM structures.
• Review machine configurations and deliverables against sales order requirements.
• Periodically update and reconfigure WBOM (WBRSM) for BPI, WTMD, and Satmagan.

New Product Support & Pilot Builds

• Support pilot builds and prototype testing, and implement customer-specific modifications and integrated harnesses, including BHS interface rails and special sales modifications.
• Develop compliance matrices and implement new production software and testing protocols.

Qualifications

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Mechatronics, with strong proficiency in electrical and electronic systems.
• Experience: Two to four years of hands‑on engineering experience in a high‑mix manufacturing or electromechanical production environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or equivalent electrical schematic design software.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, BOM structures, and Engineering Change Order (ECO) workflows.
• Experience maintaining automated test equipment, working with PLC controls, and troubleshooting electrical hardware.
• Competencies: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, effective cross‑functional communication, and the ability to manage multiple engineering priorities within tight production schedules.