Senior Mechanical Engineer - Material Handling Systems
About the Role Our client, a leading provider of automated material handling solutions, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Palembang. This role is integral to the design, development, and implementation of advanced material handling systems for warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for creating robust mechanical designs, ensuring system efficiency, reliability, and safety. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in designing complex machinery, conveyor systems, and robotic integration, coupled with strong project management skills. This is a key position within our Palembang operations, offering the chance to work on exciting projects and shape the future of automated logistics.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design of material handling systems, including conveyors, sorters, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and robotic work cells.
- Develop detailed 3D models, 2D drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) using CAD software such as SolidWorks or Inventor.
- Perform structural and kinematic analyses to ensure the integrity and performance of mechanical components and systems.
- Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, and project managers to integrate mechanical designs with control systems and automation technologies.
- Specify and select mechanical components, including motors, gearboxes, bearings, and actuators.
- Oversee the manufacturing, assembly, and installation of material handling systems, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.
- Conduct site surveys and client consultations to gather requirements and develop system proposals.
- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during commissioning and in operational systems.
- Stay current with industry advancements in automation, robotics, and material handling technologies.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in mechanical design and engineering, with a focus on material handling systems, automation, or industrial machinery.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and experience with FEA or kinematic simulation.
- Strong understanding of mechanical power transmission, motion control, robotics, and conveyor technology.
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly techniques for industrial equipment.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and internal teams in Palembang.
- Experience with AutoCAD and 2D drafting is essential.
- Familiarity with safety standards related to automated machinery is a plus.
Benefits
- Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development. Employees enjoy working on cutting-edge automation projects within a collaborative team environment. This role is based at our Palembang facility. Performance-based bonuses and generous paid time off are standard.
Job Purpose and Impact
HR Operations Coordinator job delivers varied human resources operations services across employee data administration, position management, exit processing, time and attendance, service delivery, vendor coordination and performance monitoring. Under close supervision, this job implements established processes to complete human resources transactions, maintain records and documentation, respond to and resolve simple operational inquiries within one or more functions, data issues, collect service data and coordinate with employees, managers, human resources teams, technology teams and vendors to support accurate, compliant and timely service delivery.
Key Accountabilities
- HR OPERATIONS SERVICE DELIVERY: Delivers varied human resources operations services for assigned populations, including employee data administration, time and attendance, position management, performance and metrics tracking and exit processing, following established procedures to complete activities accurately and on time.
- HR COMPLIANCE EXECUTION: Applies established employment law, data privacy and internal policy requirements to routine human resources operational processes, maintains required documentation, identifies potential compliance issues for review and resolution and assists with communicating required actions to employees, managers and human resources partners.
- HR OPERATIONAL CONTROLS, STANDARDS & DOCUMENTATION: Supports the implementation and execution of human resources operations standards, standard operating procedures, control checklists and maintain supporting documentation to support consistent execution, audit readiness and adherence to internal governance requirements.
- HR DATA INTEGRITY & RECORDS MANAGEMENT: Manages data consistency across human resources systems, performs transaction checks following established organizational standards, reconciles data, resolves varied data issues and escalates data discrepancies to support payroll, reporting and compliance processes.
- SERVICE PERFORMANCE, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Collects and maintains human resources operations data, including accuracy, service level adherence, cycle time and error information, assists with assessing human resources operations processes, using service data and established practices to identify trends, inefficiencies, risks and control gaps and contributes to corrective actions, automation and standardization initiatives that improve service quality, scalability and effectiveness.
- STAKEHOLDER PARTNERSHIP & SERVICE ALIGNMENT: Collaborates with business stakeholders and human resources business partners to gather service information, communicate standard process requirements and support human resources operations delivery aligned with established business needs.
- HR SYSTEMS, TECHNOLOGY & VENDOR PERFORMANCE: Coordinates with human resources service vendors, technology teams and other stakeholders, tracks deliverables, resolve routine operational issues using artificial intelligence or automation and supports human resources system implementations, upgrades and testing according to established plans.
- HR INQUIRY & ISSUE RESOLUTION: Responds standard or varied human resources operations inquiries from employees, managers and human resources partners by providing information based on established procedures and knowledge resources, documenting resolutions and escalating nonroutine matters to appropriate resources.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience in service areas such as benefits, payroll, time, and attendance, leave management, worker's compensation and employee health and safety.
- Minimum 2-3 years of directly related work experience.
- Other minimum qualifications may apply.
Preferred Required Qualifications
- Plantations background is advantages, other industry also welcome.
- English proficiency
- One year of supervisory experience