Senior Electrical Engineer - Automation & Panel Wiring

Waftech Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Waftech Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Senior Electrical Technician / Electrical Engineer (Production) to lead electrical assembly and integration for custom automation equipment. You will read schematics, wire panels, test systems, and troubleshoot during commissioning, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Candidates should have a relevant electrical degree and at least 5 years in automation equipment manufacturing, with proficient English, Malay, and Mandarin preferred.

Qualifications

• Certificate, Diploma, or Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of working experience in automation equipment manufacturing, electrical integration.
• Required languages: English, Malay and Mandarin (preferable).

Responsibilities

• Electrical assembly, wiring, panel integration, testing, and troubleshooting of custom-built automation equipment.
• Assemble and install electrical components into control panels according to schematics and layout drawings.
• Perform control panel wiring, cable routing, labeling, and electrical integration for automation machines.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, panel layout drawings, wiring diagrams, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Conduct electrical I/O checking, continuity testing, insulation testing, and functional verification.
• Troubleshoot electrical, control, and wiring issues during machine assembly and commissioning.
• Support machine power-up, functional testing, and debugging activities.
• Perform machine modifications and electrical rework per ECNs or customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards and electrical safety requirements.
• Maintain documentation of wiring changes, testing records, and assembly checklists.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

Automation experience

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical CAD

Job description

Waftech Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Senior Electrical Technician / Electrical Engineer (Production) to lead electrical assembly and integration for custom automation equipment. You will read schematics, wire panels, test systems, and troubleshoot during commissioning, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Candidates should have a relevant electrical degree and at least 5 years in automation equipment manufacturing, with proficient English, Malay, and Mandarin preferred.