R&D Engineer, Electrical & Control

Bromma; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in heavy lifting solutions is seeking an experienced engineer for PLC software development and electrical control system design. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in electrical/control feedback loop design, familiarity with Siemens PLC and programming languages like C++ and Python. This role requires strong problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills, with a focus on delivering results in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of applicable working experience in electrical/control feedback loop design.
• Experience in electrical design and control system of industrial machinery or crane equipment.
• Communicates well in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC software for new product development.
• Evaluate product performance based on technical specs and customer requirements.
• Document development progress and activities.

Skills

Working experience in CoDeSys

Familiar with C++, C#, Python, Javascript

Good understanding of basic Electrical and Electronics

Familiar with CE compliances

Education

Relevant Degree in Software/Electrical/Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Job description

BROMMA has been the leading manufacturer of crane spreaders ever since its formation in the 1960s. Today we have, by far, the highest market share of the world’s spreader suppliers. In fact, our market share is higher than all our competitors’ combined. Today, we manufacture close to 2,000 spreaders of all types every year and our spreaders are currently in use in 99 of the top-100 ports world-wide.

BROMMA sales and service network has a wide-reaching footprint. We are present with own sales offices on all continents, and with an extensive network of agents, we are able to support customers in every country in the world.

More information about BROMMA can be found on www.bromma.com

Purpose of the Job

• Design/ Develop/ execute PLC software to new product development, improvement and customised design.
• Design/ Develop/ execute electrical and control solutions to new products.
• Plan resources and support PM/ lead engineers in new initiatives.
• Work directly with other engineering disciplines to establish product concepts, perform design verifications, carry ideas through final product design and rapidly respond to design changes.
• Provide technical support to product engineering/ production/ servicing team of Bromma CSP and CME product line.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for new software development related to new product development.
• To develop and improve new/ existing products, know-how, components, equipment, systems, and processes.
• To develop testing and verification procedures on Bromma products and services by working closely with cross functional teams.
• Evaluate product performance based on technical specs/ customer requirements.
• Documentation on development progress and activities.

Requirements

• Education: A relevant Degree in Software/Electrical/Control Engineering discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of applicable working experience with relevant electrical/control feedback loop design work.
• Experience in electrical design and control system of industrial machinery and/or crane equipment
• Skills: Working experience in CoDeSys, i.e. using the following platform tools: IL (instruction list), ST (structured text), LD (ladder diagram), FBD (function block diagram), SFC (sequential function chart)
• Experience using Siemens PLC in the above platform tools will be advantageous
• Familiar with programming languages like C++, C#, Python, Javascript
• Familiar with international electrical standards would be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of basic Electrical and Electronics.
• Communicates well in English.
• Familiar with CE compliances
• Competencies: Able to work under minimum supervision, Delivering results according to plan, Problem solving attitude, Self-driven, proactive and target oriented, Hands on with tools/ instruments, Good team player

Bromma is part of Kalmar (Nasdaq Helsinki:KALMAR). Kalmar offers a wide range of industry shaping heavy material handling equipment and services to ports and terminals, distribution centres, manufacturing and heavy logistics. Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Kalmar operates globally in over 120 countries and employs approximately 5,200 people. In 2023, the company's sales on a carve-out basis totalled approximately EUR 2.0 billion.

www.kalmarglobal.com