Gateway Search Hiring! Full Time Mechanical Electrical Engineer in Selangor - Ricebowl

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineer to oversee the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of mechanical and electrical systems within a manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, managing preventive maintenance activities, coordinating contractors, and ensuring all M&E systems comply with safety and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain mechanical and electrical systems, equipment, and facilities within the manufacturing plant.
• Perform troubleshooting and corrective maintenance for mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to improve equipment reliability.
• Monitor the performance of critical M&E systems and identify potential failures or improvement opportunities.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing, and upgrading of new machinery and facility systems.
• Coordinate and supervise external contractors, service providers, and maintenance teams.
• Conduct regular inspections of electrical panels, motors, pumps, compressors, HVAC systems, generators, and other facility equipment.
• Ensure maintenance activities are carried out safely and according to company procedures.
• Prepare maintenance reports, equipment records, work orders, and documentation.
• Assist in planning maintenance budgets, spare parts requirements, and equipment replacement.
• Investigate equipment breakdowns and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent recurring issues.
• Support energy-saving and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant DOSH/JKKP, Suruhanjaya Tenaga, environmental, and workplace safety requirements where applicable.
• Work closely with Production, EHS, Quality, and other departments to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and maintenance personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, M&E Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Preferably 2–5 years of experience in M&E engineering, manufacturing, facilities, or industrial maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and industrial equipment.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems effectively.
• Experience in contractor and maintenance team management is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HV/LV electrical systems, motors, pumps, compressors, HVAC, utilities, and facility systems will be an added advantage.
• Familiarity with PLC, BMS, CMMS/Maintenance Management Systems, or similar systems is an advantage.
• Good understanding of workplace safety and relevant Malaysian regulations.
• Good communication, analytical, problem-solving, and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently and support operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willing to work shifts, standby, or overtime when required.

Key Skills

• Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Facility Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Project & Contractor Management
• Electrical Systems / LV & HV
• HVAC & Utilities
• Equipment Installation & Commissioning
• Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement
• Team Coordination

Key Performance Areas

• Equipment reliability and uptime
• Reduction of equipment breakdowns and downtime
• Preventive maintenance completion
• M&E system availability
• Maintenance cost control
• Safety and regulatory compliance
• Successful completion of improvement projects