Automation Engineer

Jotun; Nilai; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Inclusive culture

Flexi Medical Benefits

Job summary

Jotun in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, is seeking a seasoned Automation Engineer to support the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of factory automation and control systems for a new manufacturing facility. The role collaborates with project teams, consultants, contractors, and global technical stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time delivery within budget and in line with Jotun standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering, at least 4 years of automation

Qualifications

• Inspections: reviewing text/numbers for accuracy.
• Collaborates: works with teams to achieve goals.
• Generates Solutions: identifies root causes and proposes remedies.
• Thinks Systemically: understands inter-relationships in processes.
• Prioritises: allocates effort based on value and urgency.
• Takes Initiative: proactive action with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Support automation project lifecycle from design to handover.
• Ensure systems comply with engineering standards & local regs.
• Coordinate with vendors, consultants, and project teams on-site.
• Review designs, specs, and documents for quality and performance.
• Lead FAT/SAT, loop checks, and system integration testing.
• Coordinate installation, configuration, and commissioning of automation systems.
• Support commissioning, trial production, and handover of automation systems.
• Ensure safety, quality, and project management requirements are met.

Job description

Summary: You will support the design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of factory automation and control systems for Jotun's new manufacturing facility. This role will work closely with project teams, consultants, contractors, and global technical stakeholders to ensure automation solutions are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with Jotun engineering standards.

This position will be based in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, reporting to Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Support the automation project lifecycle from design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover to operations.
• Ensure automation and instrumentation systems comply with Jotun engineering standards, project requirements, and local regulations.
• Collaborate with project teams, consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and Group Technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Review and evaluate automation designs, specifications, and technical documents to ensure quality and performance requirements are met.
• Coordinate automation activities on-site to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution.
• Work closely with automation vendors and equipment suppliers during design, installation, and commissioning.
• Monitor project progress and report automation-related KPIs, risks, and deviations to the Project Manager.
• Lead and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), loop checks, and system integration testing.
• Coordinate the installation, configuration, and commissioning of automation systems, instrumentation, network infrastructure, and related devices.
• Support cold and hot commissioning, trial production, and final handover of automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project management requirements throughout project execution.
• Promote continuous improvement and contribute to the successful delivery of the project within scope, budget, quality, and schedule targets.

Qualification:

• Possess at least a Bachelor Degree in relevant engineering fields.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in executing automation projects.
• Have high level of safety awareness. Familiar with ATEX installations.
• Prior experience with Emerson Delta V system is added advantage.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

What We Look For:

• Performs Inspections: Reviewing text, numbers, or physical objects and comparing to each other or to a standard to ensure completeness, accuracy, and identification of flaws or defects.
• Collaborates: Willingly working with others towards common goals, understanding the responsibilities, activities and ways to foster business interrelationships.
• Generates Solutions: Identifying problems, critically reviewing facts, recognising the root causes, and providing multiple, practical and sound solutions.
• Thinks Systemically: Recognising the complex interrelationships among business activities and understanding the "big picture" of how decisions impact the overall business, other units, outcomes or processes.
• Prioritises: Allocating attention, effort, and resources based on perceived value, importance, urgency, and other personal, organisational, and political factors.
• Takes Initiative: Taking proactive and constructive action at work with little or no direction from others.

What We Offer:

• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture where you can be your authentic self.
• Flexi Medical Benefits (Outpatient, Health Screening, Dental & Optical) are offered.