Field Service Engineer (Switchgear)

MINDTECK SOFTWARE MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mindteck Software Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Field Service Engineer to ensure the safe, reliable operation of MV/LV switchgear through field testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support. Siemens product experience will be a strong advantage.

You will travel to customer and project sites across Malaysia, coordinate with customers, contractors, and suppliers, prepare comprehensive reports, and uphold electrical safety and manufacturer requirements in all activities.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent.
• 2-5 years' experience in switchgear testing, commissioning, maintenance, or field service.
• Hands-on experience with MV/LV switchgear and electrical systems.
• Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Good troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of protection relays, SCADA/RTU, and IEC 61850 is an advantage.
• Siemens switchgear experience is highly advantageous; ABB or Schneider experience is a plus.
• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently at customer sites and travel extensively.
• Valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, pre-commissioning, and energisation support for MV/LV switchgear.
• Conduct troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of switchgear systems.
• Test and verify wiring, control circuits, interlocks, protection functions, and communication interfaces.
• Support protection and automation systems, including SIPROTEC 5, Reyrolle 5, SICAM A8000, and IEC 61850.
• Service Siemens products such as 8DA10 GIS, NXAIR, NXPLUS C, 8DJH RMU, and SIVACON S8.
• Support site installation, equipment inspection, modifications, upgrades, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with customers, contractors, suppliers, and project teams.
• Prepare testing, commissioning, service, and fault investigation reports.
• Ensure all work complies with electrical, safety, customer, and manufacturer requirements.
• Provide technical support and recommendations to customers.
• Travel to customer and project sites across Malaysia as required.

Skills

MV/LV switchgear

Troubleshooting

Field service

Electrical diagrams

Driving licence

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Siemens SIPROTEC 5

SICAM A8000

IEC 61850

SCADA/RTU

Job description

Perform testing, commissioning, pre-commissioning, and energisation support for MV/LV switchgear.

Conduct troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of switchgear systems.

Test and verify wiring, control circuits, interlocks, protection functions, and communication interfaces.

Support protection and automation systems, including SIPROTEC 5, Reyrolle 5, SICAM A8000, and IEC 61850.

Service Siemens products such as 8DA10 GIS, NXAIR, NXPLUS C, 8DJH RMU, and SIVACON S8.

Support site installation, equipment inspection, modifications, upgrades, and commissioning.

Coordinate with customers, contractors, suppliers, and project teams.

Prepare testing, commissioning, service, and fault investigation reports.

Ensure all work complies with electrical, safety, customer, and manufacturer requirements.

Provide technical support and recommendations to customers.

Travel to customer and project sites across Malaysia as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, pre-commissioning, and energisation support for MV/LV switchgear.

• Conduct troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of switchgear systems.

• Test and verify wiring, control circuits, interlocks, protection functions, and communication interfaces.

• Support protection and automation systems, including SIPROTEC 5, Reyrolle 5, SICAM A8000, and IEC 61850.

• Service Siemens products such as 8DA10 GIS, NXAIR, NXPLUS C, 8DJH RMU, and SIVACON S8.

• Support site installation, equipment inspection, modifications, upgrades, and commissioning.

• Coordinate with customers, contractors, suppliers, and project teams.

• Prepare testing, commissioning, service, and fault investigation reports.

• Ensure all work complies with electrical, safety, customer, and manufacturer requirements.

• Provide technical support and recommendations to customers.

• Travel to customer and project sites across Malaysia as required.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Electrical & Electronic Engineering or equivalent.

• 2-5 years' experience in switchgear testing, commissioning, maintenance, or field service.

• Hands-on experience with MV/LV switchgear and electrical systems.

• Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.

• Good troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.

• Knowledge of protection relays, SCADA/RTU, and IEC 61850 is an advantage.

• Siemens switchgear experience is highly advantageous; ABB or Schneider experience is a plus.

• Strong communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently at customer sites and travel extensively.

• Valid driving licence required.

Role Summary

• The Field Service Engineer will ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of MV/LV switchgear through field testing, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and customer support. Siemens product experience will be a strong advantage

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Business Support Services 101-1,000 employees

Mindteck is a global software services company, offering a wide range of information technology solutions that helps our customers enhance their overall business performance. We offer a broad spectrum of IT services including Custom Application development, Application Management, Reengineering and Independent testing services in Embedded & System programming, Business Application Consulting, Storage and Infrastructure & SAP services.

We span a global presence with offices in USA, UK, Germany, Singapore, Malaysia, Middle East and India. Mindteck's customers include Fortune 500 companies, multinationals, small and medium enterprises across several industries. Our customer's business focus is diverse as well. A representative list of our customer industries include Capital Markets, High-tech Manufacturing, Insurance, Medical Equipments, Telecom, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Shipping, Smart Cards, Storage / Server, Software Products, Retail, Wireless Devices. Mindteck's flexibility allows us to work successfully with customers from numerous industries with diverse business focus, on projects of all sizes.

Please visit our website www.mindteck.com for more information

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