Tendering Manager, PDA

Eaton; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Power Distribution business in Malaysia is seeking a Tendering Manager, PDA, to lead end-to-end tendering and application engineering for MV/LV power distribution projects. You will review specs, coordinate with sales, design teams, and suppliers, develop competitive technical solutions, and ensure timely, compliant proposals and smooth handover after order award.

The role requires 5–10 years in tendering or electrical design, strong IEC knowledge, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5–10 years in tendering, application engineering or electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of MV/LV power distribution systems and IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end tendering activities for Power Distribution projects, from RFQ review to order handover.
• Review customer specs, single-line diagrams, drawings and tender documents to define requirements and risks.
• Develop optimized technical solutions covering MV switchgear, RMU, transformers, LV switchboards and busway.
• Coordinate with Sales, FAE, Product Management, factories and suppliers for inputs and lead times.
• Prepare and review technical offers, deviations, configurations and documentation per IEC standards.
• Own tender schedules and ensure bids are submitted accurately within deadlines.
• Support Sales during technical clarifications and commercial negotiations to improve bid competitiveness.
• Identify risks and ensure mitigations are included in proposals.
• Drive standardization of tendering tools, costing templates and engineering practices.
• Ensure smooth technical/commercial handover to Projects/Execution after award.

Skills

Tendering

Application engineering

MV/LV power distribution

IEC standards

Costing & commercial terms

Stakeholder management

Project management

Technical proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical/Electrical Power Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Electrical design software

SLD interpretation tools

Job description

If you desire to be part of something special, to be part of a winning team, to be part of a fun team – winning is fun. We are looking for a Tendering Manager, PDA, handling Tender topic for Malaysia in Eaton’s electrical business under our Power distribution unit, based in Malaysia, Selangor.In Eaton, making our work exciting, engaging, meaningful; ensuring safety, health, wellness; and being a model of inclusion & diversity are already embedded in who we are - it’s in our values, part of our vision, and our clearly defined aspirational goals.If you have tendering experince for switchgear and transformer, please apply.What you’ll do:Lead the tendering and application engineering function for Eaton’s Power Distribution business in Malaysia. Responsible for delivering technically compliant, commercially competitive and timely proposals for MV/LV power distribution projects, while supporting Sales from opportunity qualification through order handover.A. Lead end-to-end tendering activities for Power Distribution projects, from RFQ review, technical clarification and solution development through final proposal submission and order handover.B. Review customer specifications, single-line diagrams, drawings and tender documents to establish technical requirements, scope, deviations and risks.C. Develop optimized and competitive technical solutions covering MV switchgear, RMU, transformers, LV switchboards, busway, PTU and associated power distribution systems.D. Coordinate with Sales, FAE, Product Management, factories and suppliers to obtain technical inputs, costing, lead times and project-specific solutions.E. Prepare and review technical offers, compliance statements, deviations, equipment selections, system configurations and tender documentation in accordance with applicable IEC standards and customer requirements.F. Own tender schedules and prioritization to ensure critical bids are submitted accurately and within customer deadlines.G. Support Sales during technical clarification, consultant/customer meetings, value engineering and commercial negotiations to improve bid competitiveness and conversion.H. Identify technical, commercial and execution risks during the tender stage and ensure appropriate mitigation, assumptions and exclusions are incorporated into the proposal.I. Drive standardization of tendering tools, costing templates, proposal documentation and engineering practices to improve tender turnaround time and quality.J. Ensure complete technical and commercial handover to Project/Execution teams following order award.K. Track tender performance, including pipeline workload, turnaround time, win/loss feedback and key improvement opportunities.L. Develop technical capability within the tendering/FAE team and provide guidance on complex power distribution applications.M. To be committed & responsible for Quality Management System:a. Implement the process approach and risk-based thinkingb. Provide the necessary support to fully implement and sustain the QMSc. Communicating to the organization the importance of conforming to QMS requirementsd. Ensuring the QMS meets its goalse. Engage, direct, and support individuals contributing to the QMSf. Create a culture of continuous improvementQualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electrical Power Engineering or equivalentMinimum 5 –10 years of experience in tendering, application engineering, electrical design or project engineering within MV/LV power distributionStrong knowledge of MV/LV power distribution systems and IEC standardsExperience with MV switchgear, RMU, transformers, LV switchboards and/or buswayAbility to interpret SLDs, specifications, protection requirements and electrical drawingsStrong technical proposal, compliance and tendering capabilityUnderstanding of project costing, commercial terms, lead time and technical riskExperience with Data Center, Semiconductor, Manufacturing and Critical Infrastructure projects is preferredStrong ownership and prioritization; commercial acumen; analytical and problem-solving capability; effective stakeholder management; ability to work under tight tender deadlines; strong written and verbal communicationWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law. #LI-BK1