Department: Service / After Sales / Technical Services
Reporting To: Service Manager
Direct Reports: 2 Service Technicians
Location: Malaysia (site-based with customer visits)
Role Purpose
The Service Engineer is the technical lead for service operations. The role is responsible for managing service technicians, supporting the Service Coordinator on customer inquiries and quotations, and ensuring high-quality service execution, reporting, and customer communication. The position plays a key role in maintaining customer confidence and improving service professionalism.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage daily service activities and priorities
Provide technical guidance and escalation support to service technicians
Review, validate, and approve all service reports before sending to customers
Support Service Coordinator with technical input for customer inquiries and quotations
Improve and standardize service report and quotation formats
Plan, assign, and monitor technician workload and performance
Ensure timely service delivery, reporting, and follow-up
Act as technical representative during customer discussions
Identify recurring issues and recommend corrective or preventive actions
Electrical & Control Systems Capability (Mandatory)
Strong working knowledge of electrical systems used in service solutions
Hands-on understanding of sensors, controllers, control panels, and system interfaces
Ability to review and validate site findings related to electrical, sensor, and control behaviour
Capable of guiding technicians on electrical and control-related troubleshooting
Team Management
Manage and supervise two service technicians
Provide on-the-job coaching and technical guidance
Ensure compliance with safety procedures and service standards
Customer & Coordination
Understand customer operational requirements and expectations
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customers
Communicate technical findings clearly and professionally
Key Competencies
Independent, proactive, and accountable
Strong teamwork and people management skills
Good time management and prioritization
Customer-focused mindset
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline
Minimum 5 years of service or field engineering experience
Strong background in electrical systems, sensors, and controllers (mandatory)
Experience managing technicians or leading small teams
Comfortable with customer-facing responsibilities and technical discussions