Automation Engineer

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking an Automation Engineer to lead smart manufacturing initiatives in Kuala Lumpur. The role focuses on building and maintaining factory automation to maximize OEE, improve machine reliability, and reduce downtime.

Key duties include designing automation solutions, programming PLCs/HMI, integrating sensors and IoT, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate has 2–5 years in industrial automation and a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical, or Automation engineering.
• 2–5 years in industrial automation within manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with automated production lines and control loops.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions for production machinery.
• Program PLCs and HMIs, troubleshoot servo drives and inverters.
• Integrate sensors, vision systems, robotics, and IoT devices into production lines.
• Analyze failures to improve cycle times and reliability.
• Support commissioning, line validation, and start-up phases.
• Prepare electrical drawings, control logic docs, and manuals.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Industrial Communications

Automation Systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics

Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering

Tools

PLC & HMI hardware

Servo Drives

Frequency Inverters

Industrial Control Systems

Job description

Role Summary

The Automation Engineer is tasked with driving smart manufacturing initiatives by building and maintaining factory automation systems. The primary focus is maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), improving machine reliability, and minimizing unscheduled downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation System Design: Design, develop, and deploy automation solutions tailored for production machinery and manufacturing processes.
• Control Systems Programming: Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, servo drives, frequency inverters, and industrial control architectures.
• Smart Tech Integration: Integrate industrial sensors, machine vision systems, robotics, and IoT devices into production lines.
• Equipment Reliability & Downtime Reduction: Analyze machine failures to implement robust corrective and preventive actions that boost cycle times and efficiency.
• Commissioning & Validation: Support new machinery installation, technical commissioning, line validation, and production start-up phases.
• Compliance & Technical Documentation: Develop electrical drawings, control logic documentation, and technical manuals while adhering strictly to safety and regulatory standards.

Engineering Authority

• Propose and recommend automation upgrades and process optimization initiatives.
• Modify PLC and HMI programming logic following established engineering change procedures.
• Halt equipment operations immediately if unsafe automation or electrical conditions are detected.
• Direct external automation vendors and contractors during systems installation and complex maintenance.

Requirements & Technical Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years in industrial automation within a manufacturing setting (Fresh graduates possessing exceptional PLC and control systems knowledge will also be evaluated).
• System Expertise: Hands-on experience with automated production lines, automated control loops, and industrial communications.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree