Senior Electrical & Instrument Engineer

UNIGRA FOOD PROCESSING ASIA PACIFIC SDN BHD; Kampung Tanjung Langsat; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company is seeking a Senior E&I Engineer to oversee electrical, instrumentation, and automation engineering tasks in various industrial settings. The role involves project management from concept to completion, ensuring safety and compliance standards, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have experience in PLC programming, energy efficiency, and technical documentation. Join a company that values health and work-life balance with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Health and Wellness

Competitive Compensation, Benefits & Allowances

Paid Leave Entitlements

Work-Life Balance

Employee Engagement Activities

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Proficient in PLC programming, HMI development, and SCADA systems.
• Experience in leading E&I engineering projects.
• Ability to author and review technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage E&I engineering projects from concept to completion.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of E&I systems.
• Monitor energy consumption patterns and implement energy-saving measures.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians.

Skills

PLC programming (Siemens)

HMI development

SCADA systems

Energy efficiency

Technical documentation

Job description

The Senior E&I Engineer role focuses on overseeing and managing electrical, instrumentation and automation engineering tasks in industrial settings, ensuring that systems meet safety, performance, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage E&I engineering projects from concept to completion involving schedules, budgets and resources
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including drawings, specifications and standards
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of E&I systems, conduct inspections and testing to ensure that installations meet specifications and quality standards
• Monitor energy consumption patterns and analyse trends, optimise energy usage and implement energy efficiency measures
• Promote energy saving initiatives across the organization
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of E&I and automation systems, ensuring continuous operation
• Develop preventive maintenance schedules and procedures for E&I and control systems
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including production, quality and maintenance, to ensure project success
• Establish instrumentation calibration management procedures, coordinate calibration activities and maintain calibration certificate archives
• Ensure the availability of critical E&I spare parts to minimise production downtime
• Provide technical training and support to plant personnel on the operation and maintenance of automation systems
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, sharing expertise and best practices
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens), HMI development and SCADA systems

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for authoring and reviewing technical documentation?
• Do you have technical writing experience?

Benefits

• Health and Wellness
• Competitive Compensation, Benefits & Allowances
• Paid Leave Entitlements
• Work‑Life Balance
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Free Parking