Automation Engineer

Plus Group; Kota Bandung; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BPJS Kesehatan & BPJS Ketenagakerjaan

Annual Medical Check-Up (MCU)

THR and performance bonuses

Paid annual leave

Certifications sponsorship

Travel and accommodation allowances

Job summary

Plus Group in Bandung is seeking an Automation Engineer to design, deploy, and support integrated automation solutions for manufacturing clients. You will work with PLCs, IoT sensors, and industrial cameras, deploying AI-based vision components to improve cycle times and reliability.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, prepare technical docs, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while traveling to client sites for deployments and handovers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 2+ years hands-on experience with industrial automation (PLC programming, SCADA, sensors/actuators).
• Working knowledge of computer vision libraries (OpenCV, YOLO/Ultralytics, or similar).
• Experience with IoT protocols (MQTT, Modbus, OPC-UA).
• Comfortable with Python for integration scripting.
• Willing to travel for on-site deployment and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and commission automation systems integrating PLCs, IoT devices, sensors, and industrial cameras.
• Deploy and tune AI vision models (YOLO, OpenCV-based pipelines) for object/presence detection and cycle-time measurement.
• Integrate vision outputs with PLC/SCADA/MES and IoT platforms.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial PCs, cameras, and edge computing hardware.
• Support field deployments and client handovers with documentation and training.
• Collaborate with clients to scope automation/CV use cases and convert them into working systems.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC programming

SCADA

Sensors/actuators

Python scripting

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering/Automation/Mechatronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

OpenCV

YOLO/Ultralytics

MQTT

Modbus

OPC-UA

Job description

This is a full-time, on-site Automation Engineer role based in Bandung. The Automation Engineer will design, develop, and implement automation industry solutions that combine IoT sensing, robotics, and AI-based computer vision for manufacturing and industrial clients to improve efficiency. Day-to-day tasks include real deployments — cycle-time monitoring, presence/object detection, robotic process integration — not research projects, and performing root-cause analysis for technical issues. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, preparing technical documentation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in line with company standards and safety regulations.

Key responsibilities

Design, install, and commission automation systems integrating PLCs, IoT devices, sensors, and industrial cameras

Deploy and tune AI vision models (YOLO, OpenCV-based pipelines) for tasks like object detection, presence detection, and cycle-time measurement

Integrate vision system outputs with industrial control systems (PLC, SCADA, MES) and IoT platforms

Configure and troubleshoot industrial PCs, cameras, and edge computing hardware

Support field deployments and client handovers (documentation, BAST, training)

Collaborate with clients to scope automation/CV use cases and translate them into working systems

About you

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related field

2+ years hands‑on experience with industrial automation (PLC programming, SCADA, sensors/actuators)

Working knowledge of computer vision libraries (OpenCV, YOLO/Ultralytics, or similar) — able to deploy and tune pre‑trained models, not necessarily train from scratch

Experience with IoT protocols (MQTT, Modbus, OPC‑UA)

Comfortable with Python for integration scripting

Willing to travel for on‑site deployment and commissioning

Ability to work on‑site in Bandung, collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, and communicate clearly in written and spoken English and Indonesian

Experience with industrial cameras and edge AI hardware (Jetson, industrial PC + GPU setups)

Familiarity with robotics integration (AMR/AGV, robotic arms)

Prior experience in manufacturing environments (automotive, electronics, textile)

Competitive Compensation Package

Base salary aligned with experience and skill level

Healthcare & Protection

Full coverage for BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, plus a complimentary Annual Medical Check-Up (MCU) for full‑time employees

Financial Perks

Guaranteed Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR) and eligibility for annual performance‑based bonuses

Time Off

12 days of paid annual leave, public holiday observations

Professional Growth

Sponsorship for job‑related certifications, training programs, and internal career progression paths

Operational Allowances

Full reimbursement and allowances for transport and accommodation during official business trips (Perjalanan Dinas)

About us

Plus Group is a diversified business group that integrates manufacturing, distribution, system solutions, and healthcare within a cohesive structure. Built on a precision engineering foundation since 1978, the group has grown into a unified organization since 2019. Plus Group focuses on connecting its capabilities into scalable systems that serve multiple industries. Team members benefit from working in an innovative, systems-driven environment that values engineering excellence and cross‑industry collaboration.