Maintenance & Electrical Engineer

NL Metals Sdn Bhd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Call Allowance

Performance-Based Bonus

Job summary

NL Metals Sdn Bhd seeks a Maintenance & Electrical Technician to keep electrical systems, machines, and equipment running safely and efficiently in the factory environment.

The role covers installing electrical systems, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and collaboration with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve OEE and reduce downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, automation, motors, VFDs, pneumatic and hydraulic systems is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Good communication skills in English & Bahasa; Mandarin proficiency is welcome where it supports communication with customers, suppliers, or colleagues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Support machine installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and production efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• On-Call Allowance (subject to company policy and eligibility)
• Performance-Based Bonus

Responsibilities

• Install Electrical Systems: Install wiring, lighting systems, circuit breakers, and electrical panels.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance: Regularly inspect electrical systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot Electrical Problems: Identify faults and use testing tools.
• Repair and Replace Components: Motors, Switches, Circuit breakers, Relays, Contactors & Sensors.
• Maintain Machinery and Equipment: Work with production machines and automation systems.
• Follow Safety Procedures: Electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Documentation and Reporting: Record maintenance activities and update logs.
• Support Production Operations: Respond quickly to machine breakdowns.

Skills

Communication

English & Bahasa

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics

Tools

PLCs

Automation

Motors

VFDs

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Maintenance & Electrical Technician is responsible for keeping electrical systems, machines, and equipment working safely and efficiently in factories, buildings, or facilities.

Job Responsibilities

1. Install Electrical Systems

• Install wiring, lighting systems, circuit breakers, and electrical panels.
• Set up electrical components for machines and equipment.
• Follow electrical drawings, diagrams, and safety codes.

2. Perform Preventive Maintenance

• Regularly inspect electrical systems and equipment.
• Test motors, control panels, sensors, and wiring.
• Replace worn or damaged electrical parts before failure.

3. Troubleshoot Electrical Problems

• Identify faults in machines or electrical systems.
• Use testing tools such as multimeters, clamp meters, and insulation testers.
• Repair electrical faults quickly to reduce downtime.

4. Repair and Replace Components

Repair or replace faulty parts such as: Motors, Switches, Circuit breakers, Relays, Contactors &Sensors

5. Maintain Machinery and Equipment

• Work with production machines and automation systems.
• Ensure equipment runs efficiently and safely.
• Perform minor mechanical maintenance when needed.

6. Follow Safety Procedures

• Follow electrical safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Use proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations.

7. Documentation and Reporting

• Record maintenance activities and repairs.
• Update maintenance logs and inspection reports.
• Report major issues to supervisors or engineers.

8. Support Production Operations

• Respond quickly to machine breakdowns.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of PLCs, automation, motors, VFDs, pneumatic and hydraulic systems is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Kaizen, or Six Sigma is preferred.
• Good communication skills in English & Bahasa. Mandarin proficiency is welcome where it supports communication with customers, suppliers, or colleagues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Support machine installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and production efficiency.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• On-Call Allowance (subject to company policy and eligibility)
• Performance-Based Bonus