Senior Electrical Engineer (Machine Automation)

Peoplelake Resources Sdn. Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplelake Resources Sdn. Bhd. in Penang seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer (Machine Automation) to design, develop, and integrate electrical systems for automated inspection machines, including schematics, control panels, power distribution, PLCs, and safety circuits.

Lead troubleshooting, testing, and mentor junior engineers to ensure compliant, innovative automation solutions. Responsibilities include designing electrical schematics, power distribution, sensors, actuators, and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in machine electrical design or industrial automation.
• Experience with automated machinery or semiconductor equipment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of electrical schematic design, control panel design, and industrial electrical systems specified (24VDC, 230VAC, 415VAC).
• Knowledge of machine safety circuits, sensors, actuators, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with PLC hardware (Keyence, Omron, or similar).
• Basic understanding of servo drive systems and industrial communication.
• Hands-on, problem-solving mindset with ability to work independently and mentor juniors.

Responsibilities

• Design, review, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts for automated inspection machines.
• Develop electrical systems including power distribution, control circuits, sensors, actuators, and safety circuits.
• Select and specify electrical components such as servo drives and power supplies.
• Participate in new machine development from concept to release.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and vision engineers for machine integration.
• Support machine assembly, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve electrical/control system issues.
• Support machine verification and acceptance testing prior to shipment.
• Review and support junior electrical engineers’ work.
• Contribute to improvements in electrical design standards and documentation.

Skills

Schematic design

Control panel design

Industrial electrical systems

Safety circuits

PLC hardware

Servo drives

Industrial communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic Engineering

Tools

Keyence PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

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Senior Electrical Engineer (Machine Automation)

About the Company:

Public Listed company in Penang

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer (Machine Automation) is responsible for designing, developing, and integrating electrical systems—including schematics, control panels, power distribution, PLCs, and safety circuits for automated inspection machines, while leading troubleshooting, testing, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure reliable, compliant, and innovative automation solutions.

Responsibilities

Design, review, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control panel layouts for automated inspection machines.

Develop electrical systems including power distribution, control circuits, sensors, actuators, and safety circuits.

Select and specify electrical components such as servo drives, power supplies, and industrial devices.

Participate in new machine development from concept to release.

Collaborate with software, mechanical, and vision engineers for machine integration.

Support machine assembly, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting activities.

Perform root cause analysis and resolve electrical/control system issues.

Support machine verification and acceptance testing prior to shipment.

Review and support junior electrical engineers’ work.

Contribute to improvements in electrical design standards and documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent.

Minimum 5 years of experience in machine electrical design, industrial automation, or equipment engineering.

Experience in automated machinery, semiconductor equipment, or industrial automation systems preferred.

Strong knowledge of electrical schematic design, control panel design, and industrial electrical systems (24VDC, 230VAC, 415VAC).

Knowledge of machine safety circuits, sensors, actuators, and troubleshooting.

Familiarity with PLC hardware (Keyence, Omron, or similar systems).

Basic understanding of servo drive systems and industrial communication systems.

Hands‑on, problem‑solving mindset with ability to work independently.

Able to mentor junior engineers and work in a team environment.

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidate will be notified.