Communications engineers are responsible for the research, design, development and production of communications equipment and systems.
Communications engineers design and modify electrical communications systems for scientific, military, industrial or commercial use. The level of in-depth technical and design work varies; after a few years of experience many communications engineers will start to move into managerial and consultancy roles.
The Job Scope
Managing, monitoring the performance of and working as part of a team of communication engineers and planners
Undertaking site surveys
Producing, testing and implementing designs
Ensuring that objectives and deadlines are met
Writing reports and documentation
Making presentations
Managing resources
Liaising with suppliers, customers, directors and other teams of staff
Undertaking relevant research
Analyzing and interpreting data
Providing technical support
Skills Required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Organizational and managerial skills
Presentation skills
Teamworking skills.
The ability to work well under pressure
Academic Requirement
Degree in Communications Engineering
A-Level
Good passes at ‘A’ Levels in Mathematics and Physical Sciences and 4 grade C passes at ‘O’ levels / GCE
STPM
Good principal passes at STPM level in Mathematics and Physical Sciences and 4 credits at SPM
English Language Course
STPM
Principal 2 passes in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry and pass SPM with credit in Mathematics and one of the relevant Science subjects - Physics / Chemistry / Technical / Vocational
A-Level
2 passes with at least a Grade "D" in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry and pass 'O' Levels / GCSE or equivalent with Grade C in Mathematics and one of the science subjects - Physics or Chemistry
Diploma
Grade B in 2 subjects
Foundation
Foundation in Science or other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government.
Salary Range
FRESH GRADUATE
As a Fresh graduates, you can expect a salary ranging between RM3,500 to RM4,000
SENIOR LEVEL
A Senior Communications Engineer do not work under the close guidance of their supervisors on a frequent basis, although they typically have supervisors within the IT department. As a senior copywriter, you can expect a salary ranging from RM5000 to RM7,000
