Senior Electrical Engineer

Vinda; Klang City; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer in Klang City, Malaysia. The role demands high-level electrical troubleshooting, maintenance schedule management, and team leadership. Candidates should have a degree in Electrical Engineering, at least 4 years of experience in automated FMCG manufacturing, and strong PLC systems knowledge. This position is pivotal in enforcing safety, developing maintenance strategies, and training colleagues to ensure optimal production processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in maintenance or electrical/control systems in FMCG.
• Minimum 3 years leading a team in maintenance.
• Good knowledge of production processes in the disposable hygiene sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safe working practices as per safety policies.
• Develop maintenance journey to achieve zero stops.
• Coach maintenance team on procedures and improvements.
• Lead troubleshooting activities in manufacturing department.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Knowledge of PLC systems

Team leadership

Education

Diploma or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens STEP 7

Mitsubishi

Rockwell

Allen Bradley

Job description

The Senior Electrical Engineer is a person with a high level of knowledge for the technology and processes within the working area and a mentor for colleagues. The role is accountable for the maintenance KPIs of the production lines and their auxiliary equipment, responsible for the electrical maintenance schedule/task assignment/execution. He ensures safety & legal compliance on maintenance works, drives a “Run to standard” culture, and ensures the teams work toward it (Safety, Quality, CL, CILs, Preventive Maintenance, Corrective Maintenance, etc.). The Electrical & Automation Technical Support contributes to the implementation of the Maintenance Roadmap based on the Site Strategy and drives behavior to return to basic standard condition, also by defining these conditions for technicians and production.

The Electrical & Automation Technical Support is directly involved in the growth of the technical knowledge of colleagues through appropriate training and on‑the‑job training on the technologies in use and process.

Role Responsibilities

• Act as a role model for safety.
• Actively enforce safe working practices as per company safety policies and ensure work is done as per legal requirements.
• Serve as the point of expertise in developing the Maintenance Journey in the working area. Vision of Zero stops & Zero Breakdown philosophy minimizes unplanned stops using the right maintenance strategies.
• Own the process of breakdown elimination, the Maintenance KPIs, and be accountable for the overall electrical maintenance cost from the production lines and auxiliary equipment.
• Analyze & develop necessary maintenance skills in the team. Hold meetings to plan all maintenance‑related activities.
• Own, develop, and review the quality standards for maintenance.
• Coach organization in all behaviors and tools in terms of Maintenance, Technology, and Process.
• Work in close collaboration with the mechanical team, quality team, and process engineers, leading and teaching them the most effective troubleshooting procedures and improvements.
• Develop a skill and capability journey for the maintenance team to fulfill the full expert maintenance scope (e.g., planning and scheduling), including the development of the operator maintenance part & act as a trainer for the working area.
• Assist the direct superior in providing leadership and direction to the electrical team & support manufacturing business units’ operations to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
• Serve as the lead electrical resource in all trouble‑shooting activities in the manufacturing department, responsible for supporting shift technicians and line RSTs when required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of working experience in maintenance or electrical/control system in a highly automated FMCG manufacturing environment. Knowledge of production processes of the disposable hygiene sector is an important plus.
• Minimum 3‑year experience leading a team of maintenance.
• ‘Hands‑On’ experience is critical as the job will require a very ‘hands‑on’ approach in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance work.
• Strong machinery troubleshooting skills, especially in electrical/electronic circuits and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of PLC, servomotors, and AC motor controllers systems is compulsory (Siemens STEP 7, Mitsubishi, Rockwell, Allen Bradley).
• Knowledge of 5S principles.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. English knowledge is required.
• Exposure: leading a team of electrical maintenance supervisors/technicians.