Automation Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Automation System Development

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions to improve productivity, quality, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, servo motion, robotics, machine vision, and industrial automation systems.
• Support automation of CNC machining operations, including robotic machine tending, pallet systems, automatic loading/unloading, and in-process inspection.
• Develop electrical schematics, control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and machine documentation.

Project Management

• Lead automation projects from concept design through procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, validation, and production handover.
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers, system integrators, contractors, and machine builders throughout project implementation.
• Prepare project schedules, budgets, technical specifications, and progress reports.

Manufacturing Process Improvement

• Identify automation opportunities to reduce manual operations, improve cycle time, increase machine utilization, and reduce manufacturing waste.
• Analyze production data to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), process capability, machine uptime, and production efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Equipment Support

• Troubleshoot automation equipment and control systems to minimize production downtime.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance activities for automation equipment.
• Maintain PLC programs, HMI software, machine backups, engineering documentation, and revision control.

Compliance & Training

• Ensure automation systems comply with company safety requirements and applicable industrial standards.
• Prepare operating procedures, technical documentation, and user manuals.
• Provide technical training and guidance to production operators, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Engineering Manager.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in industrial automation, manufacturing automation, mechatronics, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in precision machining, CNC manufacturing, aerospace, medical devices, semiconductor, or high-mix low-volume manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Experience in automation project implementation within manufacturing environments.

Technical Competencies

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Mitsubishi, Siemens, Omron, Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, or equivalent).
• Experience with HMI, SCADA, servo systems, robotics (FANUC) and machine vision systems.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems, sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and motion control.
• Familiar with industrial communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus TCP, EtherCAT, CC-Link IE, or OPC-UA.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar engineering software is an advantage.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and risk assessment is an added advantage.

Pay: RM3,100.00 - RM6,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Work Location: In person