Associate Manager, Automation

SCHOTT AG; Kulim; Hybrid; MYR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health management

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work

Corporate pension plans

Job summary

SCHOTT AG in Malaysia seeks a senior Automation Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for automation design, development, and implementation across manufacturing lines. You will identify opportunities to boost yield, quality, OEE, MTBF/MTTR, and cost efficiency while coordinating CAPEX plans and roadmaps.

You will oversee projects from design to handover, conduct acceptance testing, and ensure MES/SAP integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or related fields.

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 (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

Skills

Leadership

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial robotics

Machine vision

IT/OT

Industry 4.0

MES integration

IoT integration

Machinery safety

CAD drawings

Troubleshooting

Project management

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or related fields

Tools

AutoCAD

NX

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

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

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

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