Electrical Design Engineer

Company Overview

Yamazaki Mazak Singapore is a global leader in high-precision machine tools, serving industries like Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, Semiconductor, Energy, and Oil & Gas with innovative and advanced CNC solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to design, develop, validate, and document electrical systems for high-precision CNC lathe machines, ensuring designs meet customer requirements, safety, reliability, and global standards.

Responsibilities

• Design complete electrical systems for CNC machine tools, including power distribution, control panels, servo drives, motors, sensors, I/O, and safety circuits to meet customer and regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOMs using CAD software tools for accurate documentation and production support
• Lead product development projects from concept through testing, debugging, iteration, and transition to mass production to deliver reliable CNC solutions on schedule
• Apply internal design standards and engineering best practices, perform self-checks on designs, and evaluate PLC programs (Fanuc & Mitsubishi controllers) to ensure quality and compliance
• Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, and Procurement teams to troubleshoot technical issues, optimize designs for manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency
• Support new machine model development, design modifications, upgrades, and evaluations to continuously improve product performance and customer satisfaction
• Provide post-launch support by addressing customer feedback, handling technical inquiries and claims, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product reliability
• Manage multiple projects independently and within teams, demonstrating strong communication, leadership, and project management skills
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation including reports, bills of materials, and design records to support production and quality assurance

Required competencies and certifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
• Proven experience in electrical design for machine tools, automation, or robotics equipment, preferably in the CNC machine industry (3+ years preferred)
• Proficiency in CAD software (Unidraf X, BOM, or equivalent) for electrical design and documentation
• Proficiency in PLC programming software (GX Work, GX Developer, Fanuc Ladder) for control system development and evaluation
• Experience with CNC machining processes and precision manufacturing to inform design decisions
• Strong problem-solving skills applied to complex mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience leading product development from concept to mass production

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple projects simultaneously