MV Switchgear Design Manager: Protection & Control

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Design Manager for Secondary Protection & Control in MV switchgear to lead a high-performing engineering team. You will oversee end-to-end schematic design, localization efforts, and critical protection projects for local and international clients.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in MV switchgear design, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of protection systems, relays, and control architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Power stream strongly preferred).
• 8–10 years of dedicated working experience in the secondary design of medium-voltage (MV) switchgears.
• Leadership experience in mentoring design engineering teams while managing multiple projects.
• Deep hands-on knowledge in medium-voltage protection systems, secondary design schematics, control systems, and relays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MV switchgear protection team and oversee end-to-end design work.
• Review complex design schematic drawings for utilities, private infra, and overseas projects.
• Drive technology localization to integrate global product lines into local manufacturing.
• Serve as the technical authority for troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and defect resolution.
• Provide on-site and off-site technical support to internal units and external clients.
• Mentor and develop engineers, identifying skill gaps and guiding career growth.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Design Manager for Secondary Protection & Control in MV switchgear to lead a high-performing engineering team. You will oversee end-to-end schematic design, localization efforts, and critical protection projects for local and international clients.

Ideal candidates bring 8–10 years in MV switchgear design, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of protection systems, relays, and control architectures.