R&D Engineer, Electrical & Control

Kalmar Global; Perak; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global material handling firm in Malaysia is seeking a Software Engineer to design and develop PLC software and electrical solutions for new products. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Software/Electrical/Control Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in control system design. Proficiency in CoDeSys, Siemens PLC, and programming languages such as C++, C#, and Python is essential. The role demands a problem-solving attitude and the ability to work independently within a team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in electrical/control feedback loop design.
• Experience in electrical design and control systems of industrial machinery.
• Good understanding of basic Electrical and Electronics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC software for new products.
• Provide technical support to engineering teams.
• Evaluate product performance against specs.

Skills

CoDeSys

C++

C#

Python

Javascript

Electrical and Electronics

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 worldwide. 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.
  • 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
• 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