Associate Manager, Automation

SCHOTT; Kulim; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Talent development

Further training and education

Trust-based working time

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

Free Parking

Team Events

Canteen

Paid vacation days, holidays and sick

Job summary

SCHOTT Malaysia in Kulim seeks an experienced Automation Lead to head a team of engineers in designing, developing, and delivering automated manufacturing systems. You will advance production yield, quality, and equipment reliability while driving improvements and cost efficiency.

The role requires hands-on PLC/HMI, robotics, and machine vision expertise, strong leadership, and cross-functional collaboration with IT/OT, MES, and external service providers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automated manufacturing equipment design and development.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with automation houses or equivalent industrial environment.
• Experience in supervisory or team-lead roles preferred.
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming, industrial robotics, and machine vision system design and implementation.
• Familiar with Industry 4.0, MES, IoT integration and CAD documentation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and leadership skills.
• Good communication skills and English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers on automation design, development, and implementation.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve Yield, Quality, OEE, MTBF/MTTR, and cost efficiency.
• Prepare automation concepts, system design, specifications, CAPEX plans, and project roadmaps.
• Oversee automation projects from design, fabrication, installation to buy-off and handover.
• Establish and execute acceptance testing for automation systems, databases, networks, MES/SAP integration.
• Support daily manufacturing operations by solving equipment, yield, and breakdown issues.
• Drive system capability improvement across hardware, software, robotics, and vision systems based on KPIs.
• Review and upgrade material handling to robotic/servo-based solutions.
• Develop maintenance plans, manuals, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and training materials.
• Ensure safety, cleanroom compliance, reliability, and ISO/IATF/EHS standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial robotics

Machine vision

IT/OT integration

CAD drawings

Leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

MS Office

Job description

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers on automation design, development, and implementation
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve Yield, Quality, OEE, MTBF/MTTR, and cost efficiency
• Prepare automation concepts, system design, specifications, CAPEX plans, and project roadmaps
• Oversee automation projects from design, fabrication, installation to buy-off and handover
• Establish and execute acceptance testing for automation systems, databases, networks, MES/SAP integration
• Support daily manufacturing operations by solving equipment, yield, and breakdown issues
• Drive system capability improvement (hardware, software, robotics, vision systems) based on defined KPIs
• Review and upgrade manual material handling systems into robotic, actuator, or servo-based solutions
• Develop preventive maintenance plans, technical manuals, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and training materials
• Ensure machine safety, maintainability, cleanroom compliance, and reliability requirements are met
• Lead continuous improvement programs to increase equipment productivity and reduce maintenance cost
• Coach, train, and develop technical staff in automation knowledge and engineering best practices
• Ensure high equipment availability to meet production output targets
• Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, EHS requirements, company policies, and legal regulations
• Manage and optimize service level agreements with internal and external service providers

Job description

About us

Your Contribution

• Lead and supervise a team of engineers on automation design, development, and implementation
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve Yield, Quality, OEE, MTBF/MTTR, and cost efficiency
• Prepare automation concepts, system design, specifications, CAPEX plans, and project roadmaps
• Oversee automation projects from design, fabrication, installation to buy-off and handover
• Establish and execute acceptance testing for automation systems, databases, networks, MES/SAP integration
• Support daily manufacturing operations by solving equipment, yield, and breakdown issues
• Drive system capability improvement (hardware, software, robotics, vision systems) based on defined KPIs
• Review and upgrade manual material handling systems into robotic, actuator, or servo-based solutions
• Develop preventive maintenance plans, technical manuals, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and training materials
• Ensure machine safety, maintainability, cleanroom compliance, and reliability requirements are met
• Lead continuous improvement programs to increase equipment productivity and reduce maintenance cost
• Coach, train, and develop technical staff in automation knowledge and engineering best practices
• Ensure high equipment availability to meet production output targets
• Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, EHS requirements, company policies, and legal regulations
• Manage and optimize service level agreements with internal and external service providers

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or related fields
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automated manufacturing equipment design and development
• Minimum 2 years’ experience with automation houses or equivalent industrial environment
• Experience in supervisory or team-lead roles preferred
• Experience in PLC and HMI programming, Industrial robotics (6-axis robots, cobots), Machine vision system design and implementation
• Familiar with IT/OT, Industry 4.0, MES, IoT integration
• Familiar with Machinery safety standards and compliance, Equipment maintainability and reliability concepts, and CAD drawings and technical documentation
• Strong mechanical and electrical system knowledge
• Ability to read and create mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with suppliers
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering software (AutoCAD, NX, etc.)
• Good command of English

Your Benefits

SCHOTT's openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via flexible working hours and hybrid work all the way to corporate pension plans: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage; Canteen; Free Parking; Further training and education; Talent development; Team Events; Trust-based working time; paid vacation days, holidays and sick time

*At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts - not your gender, your identity, or origin.

We offer

• Talent development
• Further training and education
• Trust-based working time
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Free Parking
• Team Events
• Canteen
• paid vacation days, holidays and sick time