Lead Electrical Engineer - Automated Machine Systems

Peoplelake Resources Sdn. Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplelake Resources Sdn. Bhd. in Penang seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (Machine Automation) to design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for automated inspection machines, including schematics, control panels, power distribution, PLCs, and safety circuits.

Lead troubleshooting, testing, and mentor junior engineers to ensure compliant, innovative automation solutions. Responsibilities include designing electrical schematics, power distribution, sensors, actuators, and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in machine electrical design or industrial automation.
• Experience with automated machinery or semiconductor equipment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematic design, control panel design, and industrial electrical systems specified (24VDC, 230VAC, 415VAC).
• Knowledge of machine safety circuits, sensors, actuators, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with PLC hardware (Keyence, Omron, or similar).
• Basic understanding of servo drive systems and industrial communication.
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset with ability to work independently and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts for automated inspection machines.
• Develop electrical systems including power distribution, control circuits, sensors, actuators, and safety circuits.
• Select and specify electrical components such as servo drives and power supplies.
• Participate in new machine development from concept to release.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and vision engineers for machine integration.
• Support machine assembly, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve electrical/control system issues.
• Support machine verification and acceptance testing prior to shipment.
• Review and support junior electrical engineers’ work.
• Contribute to improvements in electrical design standards and documentation.

Skills

Schematic design

Control panel design

Industrial electrical systems

Safety circuits

PLC hardware

Servo drives

Industrial communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Keyence PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

Peoplelake Resources Sdn. Bhd. in Penang seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (Machine Automation) to design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for automated inspection machines, including schematics, control panels, power distribution, PLCs, and safety circuits.

Lead troubleshooting, testing, and mentor junior engineers to ensure compliant, innovative automation solutions. Responsibilities include designing electrical schematics, power distribution, sensors, actuators, and safety