Automation Applications Engineer — Hybrid Role, Global Support

ABB; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible work practices

Medical & insurance coverage

Learning & development programs

Job summary

ABB in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an Automation Engineering professional to act as a design authority for a mid-complexity discipline and support customers across SEA, Australia, and NZ. The role combines hybrid and onsite work, focusing on applying design thinking to deliver small to medium projects while coordinating with stakeholders and providing technical support.

Based in Penang, you will collaborate with global teams, translate concepts into detailed engineering docs, and help ensure

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Travel

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

Motors & drives

Robotics

Job description

ABB in Penang, Malaysia is seeking an Automation Engineering professional to act as a design authority for a mid-complexity discipline and support customers across SEA, Australia, and NZ. The role combines hybrid and onsite work, focusing on applying design thinking to deliver small to medium projects while coordinating with stakeholders and providing technical support.

Based in Penang, you will collaborate with global teams, translate concepts into detailed engineering docs, and help ensure