The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Instrumentation and Electrical Panel Design. The ideal candidate will serve as the technical subject matter expert for electrical & Instrumentation panel (cabinet) design, ensuring full compliance with relevant Malaysian electrical standards and best engineering practices.
Experience in Automation and control system panel design for Data Centres will be considered a significant advantage. This role involves developing the cabinet design specifications, typical drawings, regular travel to vendor and panel manufacturing sites to oversee production quality, progress, and adherence to design specifications. The position is open to candidates based in Malaysia, India, Singapore or Australia.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership :
- Serve as the subject matter expert on electrical panel and instrumentation design, providing technical guidance to internal teams and external vendors.
Design & Engineering :
Develop, review, and approve detailed designs and drawings for electrical and instrumentation systems panels, complying to customer specification and ensuring compliance with Malaysian (and relevant international) electrical standards.Electrical and Instrumentation panels include PLC System cabinets, Network cabinets, Instrument (IoT) Marshalling, Relay and annunciator panels and similar control panels for Data Centre industryParticipate and input into BM design and discussions.To submit sample materials and calibration certificates to relevant consultants for approvalStandard Compliance :
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of, and ensure all designs adhere to, MS IEC, and other applicable standards (e.g.MS IEC : for voltage and frequency, IEE wiring regulations etc).Customer interface :
Close collaboration including attending regular design review meetings with customer design team and ensure design compliance, timely submission / revision, review / approval of drawing by client.Quality and Detailed Design :
Close collaboration with detailed designed team in India (Mumbai) and uphold highest level of quality on design drawings and ensure timely submission / revision and review / approved by clientVendor Oversight :
Liaise with panel manufacturers to ensure correct interpretation and execution of panel designs / drawing; provide clarifications and resolve technical queries as needed. Conduct site visits to panel manufacturing works (in Malaysia) to monitor fabrication, assembly, wiring, and testing of panels, ensuring conformity to design, quality benchmarks, and project timelinesSite Installation & Commissioning :
Mobilise to Malaysia site, Support the site team in the construction & commissioning phase and provide technical leadership on the panel design including interface to customerLead / manage the commissioning process, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all systemsProject Management :
Coordinate with project managers, procurement teams, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of panels and resolve any issues that may arise during manufacture or delivery and help Project manager on scope changes and risk managementDocumentation :
Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, reports and dataContinuous Improvement :
Identify opportunities to enhance panel design, manufacturing processes, and testing methodologiesKey Skills Required Include
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.Min 15 years of in Electrical Engineering with a strong emphasis on instrumentation and electrical panel design.Professional Electrical certification complying to Malaysian electrical standards is requiredAdded advantage for prior experience in Control & Automation panel design for Data Centres.Extensive knowledge of Malaysian electrical regulations, including MS IEC standards, and relevant international standardsProven track record designing and overseeing manufacture of PLC control cabinets, Instrument Marshalling and electrical panels for Data Centre industryExperience with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings (AutoCAD or equivalent software).Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address technical challenges on manufacturing sites.Willingness and ability to travel frequently to vendor / manufacturer premises in Malaysia and potentially across the region.Other Skills :
Experience with integration of smart instrumentation, PLC panels, and industrial automation systems.Familiarity with Construction Documentation & Quality management tools like CxAlloy, Procore etcWorking in live electrical environment with experience in permit to workFurther Key Skills
Strong problem-solving skills.Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.Effective communication and interpersonal skills.The Company
ATS International B.V. is The Independent Solution Provider for Industrial & Process Automation and Information Technology users worldwide. Founded in , ATS is expert in Control Technologies, SCADA / HMI, Programming Languages, Communication & Networks, Databases and Manufacturing Execution Systems. Six ATS Business Activities transfer this knowledge to our customers : ATS Training, ATS Consulting, ATS On-Site Support, ATS Projects, ATS Software Development and ATS Products. ATS has a worldwide network of offices and experts to support Global and Local organizations.