Electrical Engineer, MV & LV Electrification Solutions

ABB Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Selangor; Hybrid; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration based on performance

Medical and insurance coverage

Safe and inclusive culture

Job summary

ABB in Malaysia is seeking an Electrical Engineer, MV & LV Electrification Solutions, to design and verify electrical systems for MV/LV projects, producing drawings, calculations, and technical documentation. The role collaborates with manufacturing, testing, procurement and project teams, participates in design reviews, and drives continuous improvement and engineering tool effectiveness.

Hybrid work arrangement in Malaysia; 2–5 years in MV/LV electrical engineering preferred, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 2-5 years of MV/LV experience.
• Experience in electrical design, drawings, calculations, and design verification.
• Knowledge of electrical standards, safety, quality and cybersecurity requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and planning skills; able to manage multiple deliverables.
• Effective communication and collaboration across functions.

Responsibilities

• Design engineering solutions for MV/LV electrification projects with drawings, calculations, and documentation.
• Create and maintain drawings, BOMs and project deliverables for manufacturing, fabrication and construction.
• Contribute to design reviews, verification activities and implement design changes as needed.
• Deliver design activities aligned with standards, safety, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, testing, procurement and project teams to ensure successful execution.
• Participate in meetings, presenting technical solutions and progress updates.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of engineering tools and processes.

Skills

Electrical design

Electrical drawings

Calculations

Cybersecurity

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer, MV & LV Electrification Solutions

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

FSE & Engineering Manager

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to create and modify the standard designs of equipment, systems, or installations, including standard specifications for manufacturing, fabrication, or construction, using standard design concepts. Each day, you will design engineering solutions, including drawings and calculations according to contract specifications. You will also showcase your expertise by contributing to design reviews and design verification and modifying the design, as necessary.

The work model for the role is: #LI-hybrid

This role is contributing to the Electrification Services Business in Malaysia.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Designing engineering solutions for MV/LV electrification projects, including preparation of drawings, calculations, and technical documentation in accordance with contractual specifications, applicable standards, and company design practices.
• Creating, reviewing and maintaining engineering drawings, specifications, Bills of Materials (BOM) and project deliverables required for manufacturing, fabrication, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Contributing to design reviews, design verification activities and technical evaluations, implementing design modifications where required to ensure compliance with customer requirements, safety standards, quality expectations and project objectives.
• Preparing and delivering assigned design activities to meet contractual obligations, while ensuring adherence to relevant engineering standards, safety, cybersecurity, quality requirements and project schedules.
• Coordinating closely with manufacturing, testing, procurement and project teams to ensure designs are successfully manufactured, staged, tested and updated into as-built documentation, while minimizing project Left-Over Material (LOM).
• Participating in customer, project and internal engineering meetings, presenting technical solutions and design progress, and supporting project execution through effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Driving technical excellence through knowledge sharing, contributing to engineering workshops, promoting best practices, documenting lessons learned and supporting the continuous improvement of engineering tools, processes and reusable technical solutions.

Qualifications for the role

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 2-5 years of experience in MV/LV electrical engineering, electrification, or power distribution projects.
• Experience in electrical design, including drawings, calculations, specifications and design verification.
• Knowledge of relevant electrical standards, safety, quality and cybersecurity requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, planning and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple project deliverables.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and work across functions.
• Proactive mindset with a commitment to technical excellence, continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Preferred: Experience with switchgear, relay, substations, power distribution systems and IEC standards.

What's in it for you?

Be part of a purpose-driven organization making a real impact on global energy efficiency and sustainability through innovative electrification solutions.

Grow your career in a high-performing, collaborative team with access to world-class learning, development, and leadership programs.

Enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment that values work-life balance, inclusion, and a safety-driven culture.

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Attractive remuneration along with incentives based on performance
• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Inclusive and safety-driven work culture

More about us

ABB's Service Division partners with our customers to improve the availability, reliability, predictability and sustainability of electrical products and installations. The Division’s extensive service portfolio offers product care, modernization, and advisory services to improve performance, extend equipment lifetime and deliver new levels of operational and sustainable efficiency. We help customers keep resources in use for as long as possible, extracting the maximum value from them, and then recovering and regenerating products and materials at the end of their useful life.

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ABB Enterprise Software (formerly known as "Ventyx") was acquired in 2010 by ABB, a global leader in power and automation technologies, for its broad range of IT solutions for energy and communications companies. In 2012, Ventyx joined forces with Mincom, a pioneering leader in Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software for mining, transportation and defense. Pairing the market-leading strengths of both companies under ABB, the combined portfolio offers an unparalleled range of innovative solutions that minimize risk, optimize operations to enhance financial performance and empower clients in dynamic industries to evolve in smart new ways.

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