Electrical & Power Engineering

The gross salary range for people working in Vietnam in Electrical & Power Engineering is typically from 3,240,426 VND (minimum salary) to 10,928,783 VND (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

This is the total monthly salary including bonuses. Salaries can vary drastically among different job positions. If you are interested in the salary of a particular job, please choose it from the list.

List of positions in the Electrical & Power Engineering category and their job descriptions

Design Engineer

• Designing and modifying 3D models of machinery, equipment and components using specialised projection software.
• Completing drawings in paper and digital form as well as construction documentation.
• Consulting with engineers in research and development, along with a head designer and production technologist.
• Solving problems associated with manufacturability, finding solutions related to the savings in production costs, weight etc.

3,738,529 - 12,801,359 VND

Design Technician

• Preparing project documentation of wiring.
• Documentation negotiation with the customer, professional bodies and organisations.
• Drafting of technical design of solutions, including the calculation of expected implementation costs.
• Conducting author's supervision during the construction.
• Providing solutions to the variations and changes to project documentation, incorporation of new customer requirements.
• Taking part in trials and putting constructions in service.
• Elaborating project documentation of the actual construction in paper and digital form.
• Providing technical assistance and consultation.

3,962,927 - 11,181,138 VND

Electrical Engineer

• Specification, design, implementation, and installation of a solution following client defined requirements.
• Proposal and definition of control system requirements.
• Definition and configuration of sequential, paired, and discrete circuits.
• Securing software development support.
• Creating technical documentation for application solutions.
• Securing technical support and engineering work at the client's site.

4,248,695 - 13,379,061 VND

Electrical Engineering Technician

• Operating electrical machines, instruments, devices and electricity producing facilities.
• Installing, maintaining and repairing electrical machinery, instruments and devices, external and internal electrical wiring, security, communication and telecommunication equipment, transmitters, receivers, etc.
• Installing distribution infrastructure for building hardware.
• Conducting measurements with electrical and electronic measuring devices and diagnostic technical equipment.

3,923,376 - 7,797,508 VND

Electrical Fitter

• Completing assembly and maintenance works of electrical equipment, low, high, and very high voltage lines, electrical lightning etc. * Diagnosing outages and evaluating diagnostic measurements.
• Performing functional tests of equipment after the preventive maintenance or repair.
• Performing preventive maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Completing repair or maintenance report in paper form.
• Ensuring the reliability of operation and checking compliance with occupational health and safety and the use of personal protective equipment.

3,815,096 - 7,669,784 VND

Electrician

• Reading technical documentation.
• Proposing the placement of electrical circuits.
• Cutting openings and channels into the walls and floors.
• Stripping electrical wires and cables.
• Powering up electrical disconnects, outlets, distribution panels, switches, connectors, breakers, fuses, transformers, lamps, and other electrical equipment.
• Diagnosing and eliminating outages and electrical problems.
• Following the safety and fire prevention regulations.

3,797,075 - 7,444,943 VND

Electrician (industrial)

• Designing and constructing electrical appliances and equipment.
• Dismantling appliances and equipment for the purpose of repair.
• Testing electrical installations using measuring and diagnostic devices.
• Restoring and assembling appliances and equipment into a functional unit.
• Inspecting and testing the technical electrical equipment.
• Managing technical and operational documentation.

3,327,663 - 11,643,069 VND

Electronics Electrician

• Diagnosing faults in electronic devices using conventional measuring instruments.
• Drawing up measurement protocols.
• Reading and drawing electronic diagrams.
• Addressing malfunctions by exchanging defective parts with new ones.
• Mounting and debugging electronic components and equipment.
• Updating the internal operating system (firmware).
• Unblocking mobile phones, satellite receivers, etc.

4,159,595 - 8,108,021 VND

Inspection Technician

• Performing technical inspections and tests of the electrical equipment according to the Labour Inspection certificate.
• Completing written reports on executed inspections.
• Instructing employees - persons in accordance with the Section 20.

3,508,914 - 9,597,409 VND

Maintenance Engineer

• Providing preventive and operational maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Managing, coordinating, motivating and evaluating subordinate employees.
• Developing and updating maintenance plans.
• Identifying worn parts.
• Ordering spare parts.
• Analysing the causes of downtime and taking measures to eliminate them.
• Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs.
• Communicating with shift masters, process engineers and suppliers of machinery and equipment.

3,876,723 - 10,462,099 VND

PLC Programmer

• Developing, simulating, implementing and testing of management programs for PLC devices.
• Setting up PLC devices in case of production change.
• Preparing visualisations of the technological process using specialised software.
• Determining and eliminating malfunctions with an emphasis on minimising downtime.
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation for programs.
• Partaking in putting PLC devices into service.

4,418,913 - 12,367,259 VND

Power Engineer

• Ensuring and coordinating specialised inspections, tests and repairs of power equipment.
• Drawing up production plans of energy consumption.
• Reviewing the rational use of energy in the company.
• Keeping records of energy consumption of the individual departments of society.
• Running calculations of charges on heat meters, electricity meters, gas meters and water meters.
• Proposing measures aimed at reducing energy consumption.
• Preparing documents for tenders for energy suppliers.

4,034,719 - 11,431,367 VND

Power-Generating Machinery Operator

• Monitoring and evaluating the parameters of the power machine operation in terms of performance, security, economy, ecology, fire protection principles etc.
• Ensuring start-ups, shutdowns, pre-manipulations and tests of machinery and equipment.
• Preventing disrepairs of machines by an early intervention to the run of equipment.

3,941,483 - 7,676,402 VND

Process Engineer

• Responsibility for the implementation of new products in the company.
• Completing detailed production documentation and working procedures.
• Updating production documentation and working procedures in case of a change in the production process.
• Implementing tools increasing the efficiency of the production process (e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean, poka-yoke etc.).
• Reducing production costs while maintaining the required level of quality.
• Solving the incurred problems and abnormalities.
• Participating in the selection and deployment of technological equipment on the company premises.
• Estimating the requirements regarding the staff, production time and costs.
• Communicating with other departments in the company.

4,232,430 - 11,357,284 VND

Repairer

• Conducting repairs and maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnosing electrical faults and implementing effective solutions.
• Performing routine inspections and testing of electrical systems to ensure safety and compliance.
• Collaborating with engineers and other technicians to improve system performance.
• Installing and configuring electrical systems and components as needed.
• Maintaining accurate records of repairs, inspections, and maintenance activities.
• Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and regulations during all repair activities.
• Providing technical support and guidance to clients and team members.
• Utilizing specialized tools and equipment to carry out repair tasks efficiently.
• Staying updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in electrical engineering.
• Assisting in the training and development of junior repair staff.
• Responding promptly to emergency repair requests to minimize downtime.
• Contributing to the development of maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Participating in team meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
• Upholding a high standard of workmanship and professionalism in all tasks.

4,037,432 - 8,044,370 VND

Service Engineer

• Mounting, dismantling and powering up machinery and equipment.
• Providing repairs and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Providing employee trainings on the use of machinery and equipment.
• Completing technical reports.
• Providing technical support to internal and external customers.

4,632,516 - 12,523,320 VND

Service Technician

• Taking care of the guarantee and after-guarantee service for the delivered goods.
• Assembling and installing products for the customers.
• Finding out about the causes of failure and defect on the products.
• Assessing the validity of claims.
• Ordering nonfunctional or damaged component parts from manufacturers.
• Issuing assembly sheets for customers.
• Cashing in and disbursing cash for the carried out repairs.

3,260,784 - 9,678,150 VND

Technician

• Putting machines, devices, and equipment into operation.
• Analysing failures with the aim to identify their original cause.
• Repairing machines, devices, and equipment by replacing the defective components by new ones or by software adjustments.
• Managing, inspecting, and keeping the technical documentation up-to-date.
• Ensuring technical support regarding the processes and products in the production.

3,233,211 - 8,874,134 VND

Technologist

• Introducing new products into production.
• Analysing technological product manufacturability.
• Defining production and work practices, training production operators.
• Monitoring compliance with established procedures, regulations and product quality.
• Managing, checking, maintaining and updating technical documentation.
• Calculating normalised time, product prices and conversions within quotations.
• Solving the complaints of suppliers and customers as well as internal complaints.
• Optimising technological processes to improve product quality and minimise costs.

3,592,849 - 10,654,249 VND

Telecommunication network installer

• Installing, maintaining, and repairing telecommunication networks, including fiber optic and copper cabling systems.
• Conducting site surveys to determine installation requirements and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Collaborating with engineers and project managers to develop installation plans and timelines.
• Connecting telecommunications equipment, including routers, switches, and servers, to network infrastructure.
• Testing and troubleshooting network connectivity issues to ensure optimal performance.
• Ensuring adherence to safety protocols and industry standards during installation and maintenance activities.
• Providing technical support and training to clients on the operation of telecommunication systems.
• Documenting installation processes, maintenance activities, and service reports for future reference.
• Staying updated on advancements in telecommunication technology and best practices.
• Assisting in the development of project budgets and resource allocation for telecommunication installations.

3,174,693 - 9,895,187 VND

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