Senior Engineer, Electrical & Instrument

-; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global automation technology firm in Selangor, Malaysia is seeking a Senior Instrumentation Engineer. In this role, you will manage customer needs, oversee project specifications, and lead technical guidance. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in instrumentation within the oil and gas sector and possesses strong communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits and supports employee wellbeing with flexible time-off plans.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible time off plans

Qualifications

• Well conversant with International Oil and Gas measurement & Analytical standards - ISO/ AGA/ API MPMS etc.
• Knowledge of Analyzers operating principles and design of sample conditioning systems.
• Familiar with equipment Hazardous area classification - ATEX, IEC, NEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Review project specifications and summarize technical requirement and clarifications.
• Prepare key documents like P&I Diagram, System Architecture, and Design Basis.
• Lead technical clarification with customers and end-users.

Skills

Customer focused

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Ability to perform under pressure

Education

Degree in Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering

Tools

Knowledge of Analyzers

International Oil and Gas measurement standards

Job description

Job Summary

If you are an Engineering professional and looking to expand your career to a lead role, Emerson has a great job opportunity for you! As a Senior Instrumentation Engineer, you will be responsible for understanding customer instrumentation requirements and working with engineering teams to develop a winning proposal to deliver the project. This role will take full technical responsibility for related activities and deliverables on nominated project while acting as first contact point for all technical activities within the assigned project team and providing strong support to local sales team throughout the project lifecycle (from pursuit to closure). If you think this role is suitable for you, let’s go and join our team!

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be

• Review project specifications and summarize technical requirement and clarifications.
• Review proposed solutions for analytical and flow measurement system applications and take it further for detail design and engineering.
• Assists the Project Manager for project technical interfaces and lead technical clarification with customers. Leads technical meetings with customers and end-users.
• Perform basic design and detailed engineering including preparation of engineering documents, data sheets, schematic, general arrangement drawing, wiring drawings and calculations in accordance with the project specifications.
• Prepare and submit engineering deliverables as per schedule with meeting Emerson quality standards.
• Preparing purchase specification and RFQ documents in accordance with project requirements for all buy out components/ instruments to build functional solutions.
• Evaluate vendor's quotations technically to ensure specification and documentation compliance.
• Provide support during assembly/ fabrication during integration.
• Provide support during internal testing and customer FAT.
• Role and Responsibility:
• Prepare key documents like P&I Diagram, System Architecture, Design Basis, Shelter/ Rack GA drawing etc.
• Prepare detail engineering documents - Cable schedule, Junction box wiring, Instrument hookup drawing, IO list, Instrument list, utility consumption etc.
• Review and approve Panel layout and Panel wiring drawing
• Perform calculation - Flow meter sizing, Control valve sizing, Thermowell stress calculation, sample lag time calculation etc.
• Prepare Datasheet of flowmeter, sampling system, control valve, transmitters, gauges, flow computer, junction box, power distribution box etc
• Prepare the Functional design specification, FAT/SAT Procedure, operation manual etc.
• Participate in 3D model review, HAZOP/ HAZID study

Who You Are

You anticipate customer needs and provide services beyond customer expectations. You use customer insights to drive and guide the development of new offerings. You serve as a strategic partner to build, grow, and maintain profitable and long‑lasting relationships with key accounts.

For This Role, You Will Need

• Well conversant with International Oil and Gas measurement & Analytical standards - ISO/ AGA/ API MPMS etc
• Knowledge of Analyzers operating principle and design of sample conditioning system - GC, HCDP, Moisture analyzer, H2S analyzer, Total Sulphur analyzer, SWAS system, CEMS, pH analyzer, DO and Redox analyzer
• Familiar with equipment Hazardous area classification - ATEX, IEC, NEC standards etc
• Should be able to perform in pressure
• Should be able to complete multiple projects simultaneously
• Good personality, multi-tasking, communication skills, self-motivated.
• Customer focused and results driven.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Degree in Instrumentation / Electrical Engineering or any related courses with at least 8 or more years of relevant working experience
• Expert in Electrical and Instrumentation.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and creating an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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ABOUT US

At Emerson, we are a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, we help customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power, and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

WHY EMERSON

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that together we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!