6650 - Manufacturing Engineer (PLC)

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Johor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to analyze and improve processes, design PLC-controlled systems, and collaborate with engineering teams. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering fields and 3-5 years of experience in high-volume manufacturing environments. This role offers opportunities to lead automation projects and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in related engineering field.
• 3-5 years of experience in injection molding process engineering.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and improve manufacturing processes.
• Design, program, and maintain PLC systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on automation solutions.
• Prepare documentation for engineering projects.
• Lead commissioning and troubleshooting of automated equipment.
• Train staff on automated systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Process analysis and improvement

PLC programming

Collaboration with engineering teams

Documentation preparation

Troubleshooting automated equipment

Training on automated systems

Continuous improvement initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering

Job description

About the job 6650 - Manufacturing Engineer (PLC)

Company Overview

Established in 1955, the company have more than 70 years of global operations. It offers products and services including electrical infrastructure, network connectivity solutions, industrial automation and more. Headquartered in the United States and active in over 100+ countries worldwide.

Job Description

• Analyse and improve existing manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure product quality.
• Design, program, and maintain PLC-controlled systems, including HMIs, SCADA, sensors, and actuators.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineering teams to integrate automation solutions into production.
• Prepare documentation, including functional design specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, and SOP
• Lead commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of automated equipment (FAT, SAT, and on-site).
• Train production and maintenance staff on automated systems and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, and TPM to optimise throughput and reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.

Requirements

• MinimunBachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, or a related field.
• At least3-5 years of experience in injection molding process engineering, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.