Lead Product & Application Engineer – Industrial Food

Alfa Laval; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval in Malaysia is seeking a technically strong lead to guide complex customer projects in Palm Oil, Sugar, Ethanol, Sweetener and Wastewater applications. You will design system solutions, work with sales and service teams, and influence decisions to drive successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, sales, and global technology teams to deliver cost-effective, sustainable solutions and to train local staff on product applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical or industrial engineering or equivalent.
• 4–8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical/process knowledge with customer focus.
• Team player capable of cross-cultural collaboration.
• Regional exposure is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical portion of customer projects, including visits and meetings.
• Present product solutions and offer a customized value proposition.
• Identify new business leads and handover to sales.
• Support in the complex quotation process for projects.
• Provide technical sizing, applications guidance and system design.
• Coordinate with local system builders and suppliers for complete solutions.
• Act as product champion in launches and local training programs.
• Assist warranty coordination with customers and internal teams.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge

Process knowledge

Customer focus

Team player

Regional exposure beneficial

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Alfa Laval in Malaysia is seeking a technically strong lead to guide complex customer projects in Palm Oil, Sugar, Ethanol, Sweetener and Wastewater applications. You will design system solutions, work with sales and service teams, and influence decisions to drive successful outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, sales, and global technology teams to deliver cost-effective, sustainable solutions and to train local staff on product applications.