Automation/Application Engineer, Industrial Automation - Penang

ABB Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Learning & development

Medical & insurance coverage

Flexible work practices

Safety-driven culture

Job summary

ABB Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. in Penang seeks an engineer to act as design authority for automation disciplines, handling small projects and applying design thinking. You'll support customers in Malaysia and across SEA, Australia, and NZ.

The role offers hybrid/onsite work with travel as required, contributing to machine automation within ABB's Automation division in Malaysia.

You will develop proposals, documentation, and maintain clear communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Instrumentation/Automation or related).
• 3–5 years of application development and support experience.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation systems including PLCs, motors, drives, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Act as design authority for an engineering discipline with low to moderate complexity.
• Complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects cost-effectively.
• Apply design thinking and best practices in projects.
• Support customers in Malaysia and SEA, plus Australia and NZ as needed.
• Prepare engineering proposals and maintain stakeholder communications throughout projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Customer relationships

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Motors & drives

Robotics & motion control

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Automation Engineering Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to act as a design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Each day, you will complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects in a cost-effective manner. You will also showcase your expertise by applying basic design thinking/design for excellence concepts in projects. Primarily responsible for supporting customers in Malaysia, while also providing support to customers across Southeast Asia (SEA), Australia, and New Zealand as required.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid #LI-Hybrid, Onsite #LI-Onsite

This role is contributing to the machine automation within ABB's Automation division in Malaysia. The position will be based in Penang, Malaysia.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Planning, monitoring, and executing application development tasks, including new product development, incremental modifications, and timely closure of assigned work.
• Providing technical support for testing, installation, commissioning, debugging, and diagnostics activities.
• Translating conceptual designs into detailed engineering documentation through modelling, prototyping, simulation, and calculations, while applying design thinking and best practices.
• Assisting in preparing engineering proposals and presentations and maintaining effective communication with customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identifying and managing project risks/issues, ensuring compliance with organizational standards, and promoting teamwork, continuous improvement, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical / Instrumentation / Automation or related discipline) or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of application development and support experience.
• Well-developed understanding of Industrial Automation systems like PLCs, motors, drives, motion control and robotic systems.
• Demonstrable experience in building strong and enduring customer relationships within highly dynamic and competitive markets.
• Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a global environment.
• Willing to travel for site support and commissioning as required.

What's in it for you?

Join a global leader in automation technology with opportunities to make a tangible impact on customer operations and drive technical innovation across the region.

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

Benefits

We also offer our employees the following benefits:

• Attractive remuneration along with incentives based on performance
• Comprehensive medical and insurance coverage
• Learning, development programs
• hybrid/flexible work practices
• Inclusive and safety-driven work culture

More about us:

B&R Industrial Automation GmbH is a manufacturer of automation technology and ABB's global center for machine and factory automation. B&R was founded in 1979 by Erwin Bernecker and Josef Rainer and is headquartered in Eggelsberg, Upper Austria. Today, B&R is one of the world's leading solution providers for machine and factory automation and is responsible for machine automation within ABB's Process Automation division.

Continuous innovation and strong partnerships have been B&R hallmarks for over 45 years!

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