Automation Engineer

Flex; Permatang Pauh; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A diversified manufacturing company in Penang seeks an Automation Engineer to design and modify automation equipment, ensuring uptime through regular maintenance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of experience in the high technology electronics sector. You'll enjoy medical benefits, paid time off, and a performance bonus while contributing to an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in the high technology electronics industry.
• Strong understanding of customer requirements and automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify existing automation equipment.
• Establish technical manuals and documentation for automated processes.
• Ensure uptime of machines through maintenance.
• Drive permanent corrective actions to improve designs.

Skills

Automation equipment design

Preventive maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Automation Engineer located in Prai, Penang.

What a typical day looks like

• Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately-complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes.
• Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes.
• Understand the machine operating standards, onsequence of wear and tear parts and product defects.
• Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance.
• Should be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of Automation equipment.
• Should prepare why-why evaluation & drive for permanent corrective actions.
• Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment.
• Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs.
• Coordinates maintenance activities with other functional groups such as engineering and operations to ensure the efficient operation of the departmental function.
• Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the Automation framework and associated processes for new products.
• Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of customer requirements, offers suggestions and ideas on how best to deliver automation solutions.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in the high technology electronics industry or related area.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide

• Medical benefits, dental, vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance Bonus

Job Category

Production Engineering

Required Skills

Optional Skills

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