Electrical Engineer - Manufacturing

Wärtsilä; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider is seeking an Electrical Engineer – Manufacturing to focus on the design and testing of electrical systems. This role requires significant electrical assembly experience and strong collaboration skills within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics and possess a problem-solving mindset. The position is based on site in Penang, Malaysia.

Benefits

Variety of training activities

Global working environment

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical assembly/test experience focused in electrical engineering.
• Able to create and review electrical schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with industrial control philosophies and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day assembly/test support for electrical components.
• Work with vendors to understand root causes of failures.
• Lead Design for Assembly & Test analysis.

Skills

Electrical assembly/test

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team player attitude

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD electrical

Eplan

PTC Windchill

Job description

Wärtsilä Energy Storage is looking for an Electrical Engineer – Manufacturing. The role will be part of the Manufacturing Engineering team. The Engineer is responsible for the design, development, assembly, and testing of electrical systems and components. This role involves working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure that products meet quality standards and performance requirements. The ideal candidate will be a self‑starter that can work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team. The candidate should thrive in a fast‑paced, constantly changing environment while the industry and company go through substantial growth.

The Engineer is required to work on site at the factory in Penang, Malaysia from Monday to Friday.

What will you be doing

As Electrical Engineer – Manufacturing, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Provide the day‑to‑day assembly/test support related to electrical components of energy storage product e.g., PLCs, breakers, fuses and relays for DC and AC circuits, connectors, cables (both power/ethernet/fire alarm) etc.
• Provide product maintenance support to review, search, verify alternate electrical components sources.
• Work independently with vendors and design team to understand root cause of failures, propose design or component changes, and implement and validate design changes.
• Support cost reduction efforts and identify new cost take out and ideas
  Review electrical schematic, single line diagram, field wiring diagram, wire‑list in Eplan and BOMs for energy storage systems following UL508A and IEC61439‑1/2 standards.
• Define electrical assembly/test issues and risks to the product team and support driving solution and implementing it.
• Reviewing engineering change requests generated by change management team.
• Provide troubleshooting support to the manufacturing floor
  Evaluate vendor capability to manufacture products and support ramp up target.
• Review product design and confirm manufacturability in collaboration with product development team and factory personnel.
• Lead Design for Assembly & Test analysis & drive solutions
  Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and support developing and maintaining the FAT procedure regarding electrical engineering.
• Collaborate in a team environment and/or take charge of opportunities to develop optimal solutions for the product development programs.

You will shine in this role, when you have

• Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics
• 10+ years of electrical assembly/test experience with focus in electrical engineering, troubleshooting, testing power systems and control panels or switch gears
• Able to create and review electrical schematic, single line diagram, field wiring diagram
• Able to create and write components specifications and understand components datasheets.
• Working knowledge of industrial control philosophies, and communication protocols
• Experience with Electrical CAD software e.g. AutoCAD electrical
• Basic Knowledge of Eplan
• Experience with PDM (Product Development Management) software like PTC Windchill or Autodesk Vault or equivalent
• Problem solving and innovative mindset
• Maintain positive working relationships with customers, peers, subordinates, and vendors in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and team player attitude
• Willing to travel 20% of the time for trainings or meetings

Why you and us

All our employees are encouraged to utilise the variety of training activities, learning solutions and self‑study materials that we have to offer which supports the opportunity to further develop your talents and competencies within a very global working environment, in an ambitious and growth orientated organisation.

Contact & next steps

Please submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email.

In case of any questions, reach out to (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to):

Hyun Joo Kim
Talent Acquisition Partner
Email: [e-mail]

Last application date: 28/10/2025

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job‑relevant merits and abilities.

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

This is Wärtsilä

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.