Senior Electrical Controls Engineer for Automation & PLC

UST Malaysia; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

UST Malaysia seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support electrical control systems and automation solutions in Penang. Hands-on PLC programming, control panels, safety circuits, and industrial automation experience are essential.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics and 4–7 years in electrical panel design or automation. Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA70, NFPA79, SEMI standards, and EMC/EMI is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics or related field.
• 4–7 years in electrical panel design, automation, or control systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control panels and automation systems.
• Create schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and docs.
• Develop PLC-based control systems and safety circuits.
• Perform electrical calculations: load, cable sizing, grounding.
• Ensure designs meet UL508A, NFPA70, NFPA79, SEMI S2/S3.
• Support system integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

PLC programming

Machine safety circuits

Electrical panel design

Industrial automation

Electrical calculations

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics

Tools

EPLAN

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

UST Malaysia seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and support electrical control systems and automation solutions in Penang. Hands-on PLC programming, control panels, safety circuits, and industrial automation experience are essential.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics and 4–7 years in electrical panel design or automation. Knowledge of UL508A, NFPA70, NFPA79, SEMI standards, and EMC/EMI is preferred.