Electrical Technician

Kum Hoi Engineering Industries Sdn Bhd; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kum Hoi Engineering Industries Sdn Bhd is hiring for an electrical panel assembler responsible for reading schematics, assembling panels, wiring components, and ensuring quality and proper cable management. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to follow drawings precisely.

The candidate will drill mounting holes, install MCBs/MCCBs, relays, PLCs, meters, and terminal blocks, and perform final inspections to ensure compliance before dispatch.

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in electrical panel assembly, panel wiring, or electrical installation is an advantage.
• Able to read electrical schematic diagrams and wiring drawings.
• Knowledge of MCB, MCCB, contactors, relays, PLCs, meters and terminal blocks.

Responsibilities

• Study electrical schematic and panel drawings and assist panel assembly.
• Drill, tap, and mount electrical components in panels and enclosures.
• Route and terminate power and control cables according to diagrams.
• Ensure correct cable sizing, color coding, routing and labelling.
• Perform panel inspection, BOM verification, and random pull tests.
• Maintain clean final inspection and housekeeping of panels.

Skills

Electrical schematic reading

Cable termination

Electrical component installation

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

Read and understand electrical schematic diagrams, schematic wiring diagrams, Single-Line Diagrams (SLDs) and panel general arrangement/layout drawings.

Refer to drawings provided by the Engineering and Parts Development teams for panel assembly and wiring work.

Electrical Component Installation

Drill and tap holes for the proper installation of electrical components inside control panels and enclosures.

Install components such as MCBs, MCCBs, contactors, relays, PLCs, meters and terminal blocks onto mounting plates or DIN rails.

Ensure all components are securely installed according to the approved drawings and specifications.

Panel Wiring and Cable Installation

Cut, strip, crimp, bend and route power cables and control wires according to electrical circuit diagrams.

Ensure correct cable size, colour coding, routing and termination are followed.

Perform crimping of wire lugs and ferrules to ensure proper and secure electrical connections.

Cable Management and Identification

Ensure wiring is neatly bundled, laced and properly routed inside the panel.

Apply correct wire markers, cable identification and labelling according to the drawings.

Ensure wiring and cable management are neat, organized and meet the required standards.

Panel Inspection and Quality Checking

Complete the required checklist for every electrical panel before final approval.

Verify that all installed components match the Bill of Materials (BOM).

Check cable sizes, colour coding, wire numbers, wire orientation and component installation.

Conduct random pull tests to ensure wires and terminals are properly secured.

Check earthing cable termination and ensure proper connection.

Verify that nameplates, labels and warning signs are correct, securely fixed and properly positioned.

Final Inspection and Housekeeping

Conduct a final inspection of the completed panel to ensure all components and wiring are properly installed.

Ensure the panel is free from loose wires, cable pieces, drilling debris and other foreign materials.

Perform final housekeeping to ensure the panel is clean and ready for packaging and dispatch.

Requirements :

• Certificate / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience in electrical panel assembly, panel wiring or electrical installation will be an added advantage.
• Able to read and understand electrical schematic diagrams and wiring drawings.
• Basic knowledge of electrical components such as MCB, MCCB, contactors, relays, PLCs, meters and terminal blocks.
• Able to use basic hand tools and electrical tools for panel assembly and wiring.
• Good attention to detail and able to follow drawings and work instructions accurately.

Skills

• Electrical schematic reading
• Cable termination and crimping
• Electrical component installation
• Quality inspection
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Kum Hoi Engineering Industries (KHEI) is a machining and steel sheet fabrication company that provides a big variety of engineering services and solutions for various industries worldwide. With the state of the art equipment, we provide quality and flexible processes in a short turnaround time. Our strength is to minimize customer’s initial investment and financial commitment.

Kum Hoi has been in the industry since 1973 and the management has over the year support manufacturers/brand owners and successfully earned good references. We produce anything from a single piece part to metal assemblies and sub-assemblies.