Product Design Engineer

Position: Product Design & Application Engineer

Location: Glenmarie, Shah Alam, Malaysia

Start Date: As soon as possible

Terms of Employment: Permanent

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Design & Application Engineer to join a globally recognised engineering team supporting the delivery of cutting-edge electrical power solutions. The successful candidate will take ownership of technical challenges across design, support, and product integration. If you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary environment, this role offers a platform to grow and make a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across front-end, production, quality, and service teams on electrical systems and component design.
• Lead both sustaining and new development projects while managing daily engineering queries.
• Maintain engineering databases and relevant design/process documentation.
• Understand and manage cross-functional design impacts, including process flow, space constraints, heat generation, and system safety.
• Offer technical expertise on third-party products used in customer solutions, including:
• Design integration of distribution panels, transfer switches, voltage droppers, etc.
• Testing and qualification procedures for new part introduction.
• Draft and implement clear design rules for third-party product integration.
• Collaborate with procurement to support technical queries related to supplier qualification.

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in electrical design engineering.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in project management or execution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound technical decisions.
• Familiarity with international engineering processes and safety standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).

Additional Desirable Experience

• Practical testing of low voltage systems for troubleshooting and analysis.
• Understanding of key measurements and data reporting for electrical tests.
• Ability to plan and lead testing activities and liaise effectively with engineering teams.
• Exposure to or knowledge of:
• UPS, distribution panels, switchgear, transformers, protection devices
• High power electrical components (thyristors, chokes, capacitors)
• Electrical design tools and PDM (Part Data Management) software
• SAP at user level
• Electrical drawing interpretation (schematics, BOMs, SLDs)

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, curious, and disciplined with strong problem-solving drive.
• Team player with a collaborative approach in a multicultural environment.
• Receptive to feedback and open to professional challenges.
• Confident to voice ideas and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Resilient under pressure and flexible in managing shifting priorities.