Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) Hiring! Full Time Project Engineer – Automation - Electrical (Contract) in Selangor - Ricebowl

We are seeking motivated and technically competent Electrical & Automation Engineer to design, build, and deliver the automation and electrical systems for the process and facility scope within the plant’s capital investment and modernization programme.

The ideal candidate should ensuring electrical standards, load design, and safety requirements for the site are met, and that the systems delivered are future-proof and able to integrate with Yeo’s operational (OT) and ERP systems, while maintaining live plant operations and complying with statutory and company requirements.

Responsibilities:-

• Design and build the automation and control systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation) for the process and facility setup within the plant’s capital investment projects.
• Design and deliver the site electrical distribution, power supply, and load requirements, performing load calculations and ensuring adequate capacity for new and upgraded process and facility equipment.
• Establish and uphold electrical standards, codes, and safety requirements (e.g. MS IEC, Suruhanjaya Tenaga / Energy Commission) across the site, ensuring all designs and installations comply.
• Prepare project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications for automation and electrical scope, designing systems that are future-proof, scalable, and built on standardised, supportable platforms.
• Ensure automation and control systems integrate with Yeo’s operational technology (OT), MES/SCADA, and ERP systems to enable data capture, traceability, and production reporting.
• Review electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, control philosophies, and vendor submissions to ensure they meet design, safety, and integration requirements.
• Coordinate with automation system integrators, electrical contractors, equipment OEMs, suppliers, and consultants on the design, supply, installation, and acceptance of automation and electrical systems.
• Interface and coordinate closely with the facility (civil & structural) and process project engineers to ensure electrical load, power, and automation requirements are aligned with process equipment and building services, and that statutory electrical approvals are obtained.
• Manage installation, testing, and commissioning of automation and electrical systems, including FAT/SAT, and manage handover to operations with documentation, as-built drawings, and training.
• Plan and sequence automation and electrical works to minimize disruption to ongoing plant operations, coordinating shutdowns, power tie-ins, and phasing with production and facilities teams.
• Prepare project reports and as-built documentation, and provide regular progress, cost, and risk updates to the Project Management Office (PMO), supporting project governance reporting on scope, cost, timeline, and risk.

Qualifications:-

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience.

Professional Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, industrial automation, control systems, or capital project delivery, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience in PLC/SCADA design, programming, integration, and commissioning is an advantage.
• Experience with OT/IT infrastructure, industrial communication protocols, and ERP system integration is an advantage.
• Registration as a Competent Electrical Engineer or relevant endorsement from Suruhanjaya Tenaga is an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Good knowledge of electrical distribution systems, power and load design, motors, drives, and motor control systems.
• Familiarity with PLC, SCADA, HMI, industrial control, and automation technologies.
• Understanding of applicable electrical standards, codes, and statutory requirements, including MS IEC standards and Suruhanjaya Tenaga regulations.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols and OT/IT and ERP system integration.
• Good project management, coordination, and technical documentation skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong teamwork and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Well-developed cultural awareness and the ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
• A proactive, collaborative, and results-oriented approach to engineering challenges.