Project Lead Engineer

-; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking an Automation Engineering Manager based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The role involves reviewing schematics, designing communication networks for power management systems, and engineering applications for generator control. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics engineering, experience in Power or Oil & Gas projects, and a self-motivated approach to work in a multi-cultural environment. Benefits include life and medical insurance, promoting a supportive workplace.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Accident Insurance

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics engineering required.
• Experience on Power or Oil & Gas projects preferred.
• Enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret schematics for power management systems.
• Design communication networks for PMS using industrial protocols.
• Engineer PMS applications for load shedding and generator control.
• Conduct diagnostics for communication networks using specialized tools.

Skills

English communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to build relationships

Familiarity with IEC 61850 editions

Understanding of cybersecurity concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology

Tools

Wireshark

IEDScout

ABB 800xA

Job description

Automation Engineering Manager

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

Role Overview

This position reports to: Automation Engineering Manager. This role is contributing to Offshore Solutions Business within the Process Automation Energy Industries Division and is based in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Work model – Onsite.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and interpreting schematics for power management systems (PMS).
• Designing communication networks and schemes for PMS using industrial protocols such as RSTP, HSR, PRP, and MRP etc.
• Engineering PMS applications for load shedding, load sharing, Generator Control and synchronization.
• Engineering IEC 61850-based systems (MMS and GOOSE).
• Integration of LV/HV switchgear equipment using industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet.
• Conducting diagnostics and troubleshooting communication networks using specialized tools (e.g., Wireshark, IEDScout, ITT).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology with a major in Electrical or Electronics.
• Worked on Power or Oil & Gas projects.
• Enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment.
• Self-motivated individual with strong English communication skills, eager to build lasting relationships with customers and global stakeholders.
• Familiarity with multiple IEC 61850 editions and cross-integration techniques.
• ABB 800xA with control builder, PMS library and workplace.
• Understanding of cybersecurity concepts and implementation.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Parental leave

About ABB

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division's goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start‑up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.