Automation Engineer

Rubberflex Sdn Bhd; Bentong; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubberflex Sdn Bhd in Bentong, Malaysia seeks an Automation Engineer to lead installation, integration and commissioning of automated packaging lines and factory automation across our manufacturing operations in Bentong, Pahang. This role will oversee end‑of‑line packaging systems and coordinate turnkey machinery integration.

You will transform manual workflows into high‑efficiency production environments, program PLCs/HMIs, and drive plant‑wide automation upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of hands-on automation experience.
• Experience in installation and commissioning of automated packaging machinery.
• Proven PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and equipment suppliers.
• Fluency in Mandarin required; English and Bahasa Malaysia also used.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, integration and commissioning of automated packaging lines.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs/HMIs; support VFDs and servo controls.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors; prepare URS and review schematics.
• Drive plant-wide automation upgrades and OEE improvements.
• Train technicians and ensure SOPs and maintenance routines.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

HMI development

Motion control

Industrial pneumatics

Sensors

Electrical diagrams / P&IDs

Mandarin language

English & Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics / Electrical & Electronics / Mechanical Automation / Control Systems

Job description

We are seeking a results-driven, hands‑on Automation Engineer to lead the installation, integration, and commissioning of automated packaging lines and factory automation systems across our manufacturing operations in Bentong, Pahang (50minutes away from our HQ in KL City Center).

In this role, you will be the technical lead responsible for transforming manual and semi-automated workflows into high-efficiency, automated production environments. You will oversee end-of-line packaging automation, coordinate turnkey machinery integration from equipment vendors, program and troubleshoot PLCs/HMIs, and drive plant-wide automation upgrades. This role suits a pragmatic engineer with strong technical problem-solving capabilities who thrives in a demanding, fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

We are seeking a results-driven, hands‑on Automation Engineer to lead the installation, integration, and commissioning of automated packaging lines and factory automation systems across our manufacturing operations in Bentong, Pahang (50minutes away from our HQ in KL City Center).

In this role, you will be the technical lead responsible for transforming manual and semi-automated workflows into high-efficiency, automated production environments. You will oversee end-of-line packaging automation, coordinate turnkey machinery integration from equipment vendors, program and troubleshoot PLCs/HMIs, and drive plant-wide automation upgrades. This role suits a pragmatic engineer with strong technical problem-solving capabilities who thrives in a demanding, fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Automated Packaging Installation & Commissioning:

  • Lead on-site installation, SAT (Site Acceptance Testing), dry/wet commissioning, and ramp-up of automated packing equipment (e.g., automated bagging/boxing, wrapping, carton erectors, pick-and-place systems, labeling, checkweighers, and palletizing systems).

  • Optimize packing line cycle times, throughput speed, indexing accuracy, and rejection mechanisms to minimize downtime and material wastage.

• Automation Project Management:

  • Plan and execute plant-wide automation projects from design review through to final handover.

  • Liaise directly with machinery suppliers and technology vendors—including preparing technical user requirement specifications (URS), reviewing electrical/mechanical schematics, and supervising vendor field service engineers.

• PLC, HMI & Control Systems Integration:

  • Program, modify, and troubleshoot industrial PLCs (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, or Allen‑Bradley), HMIs, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo motion controls.

  • Integrate sensors, pneumatic/hydraulic actuators, vision inspection systems, and safety interlocks across production machinery.

• Floor Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement:

  • Serve as the frontline technical expert for resolving complex automation, electrical, and control faults during active production.

  • Implement continuous improvements (Kaizen) to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and eliminate bottlenecks.

• Standards, Documentation & Operator Training:

  • Establish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), preventive maintenance schedules, and calibration routines for all newly commissioned automation assets.

  • Train plant technicians and machine operators on system operation, fault recovery, and daily maintenance protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (Automation), Control Systems, or a related discipline.

• Experience:

  • Minimum 3–5 years of direct, hands‑on automation experience in a manufacturing or industrial processing plant.

  • Proven track record in the installation, setup, and commissioning of automated packaging machinery or automated material handling systems.

• Technical Competencies:

  • Strong proficiency in PLC ladder logic, HMI development, and motion control (servos, steppers, VFDs).

  • Sound understanding of industrial pneumatics, sensors (photoelectric, proximity, load cells), and relay logic.

  • Ability to read and interpret complex electrical diagrams, P&IDs, and mechanical layout blueprints.

• Language Proficiency:

  • Fluency in Mandarin (written and spoken) is required to coordinate directly with equipment vendors and technical support engineers for machinery integration and troubleshooting.

  • Professional working proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

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We are a large manufacturer of latex threads with offices in China, Korea and Mexico. Our factory is in Bentong, Pahang, which is an hour away from our HQ in Kuala Lumpur. Our annual turnover is in excess of US$ 160 million and we export 99% of our products to more than 70 countries. We target to increase our sales in excess of US$ 200 million annually. This will further strengthen our leadership in the rubber thread worldwide market.

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We are a large manufacturer of latex threads with offices in China, Korea and Mexico. Our factory is in Bentong, Pahang, which is an hour away from our HQ in Kuala Lumpur. Our annual turnover is in excess of US$ 160 million and we export 99% of our products to more than 70 countries. We target to increase our sales in excess of US$ 200 million annually. This will further strengthen our leadership in the rubber thread worldwide market.

As we continue to expand our operations, we have the following position available for candidates with the right credentials and experience

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