Automation Engineer

Heineken; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Heineken is seeking a Supply Chain professional in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The role entails developing maintenance plans and enhancing asset reliability while managing spare parts strategy and mentoring technicians. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and possess 5–8 years of experience in maintenance engineering. Strong expertise in automation and problem-solving is essential. Positive stakeholder management skills are required to support technical teams effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in maintenance engineering, automation, or asset reliability.
• Strong expertise in industrial automation systems and software.
• Good understanding of IT systems related to maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans.
• Manage asset master data and ensure accurate maintenance reporting.
• Drive initiatives to improve uptime and operational efficiency.

Skills

Process Automation

Operational Technology (OT)

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Function:Supply Chain

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for safety, legal, quality, and equipment reliability requirements.
• Manage asset master data, maintenance systems, and CMMS documentation to ensure accurate maintenance planning and reporting.
• Monitor plant and equipment performance, driving initiatives to improve uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Execute maintenance improvement activities, including breakdown analysis, restoration, modifications, and Management of Change (MOC).
• Support automation and digitalisation initiatives, including maintaining automation master plans and backup systems.
• Manage spare parts strategy, critical inventory, supplier agreements, and maintenance-related CAPEX activities.
• Mentor and train technicians on maintenance best practices, equipment restoration, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives through preventive maintenance optimization and equipment reliability programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–8 years of working experience in maintenance engineering, automation, or asset reliability within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in Process Automation, Operational Technology (OT), and industrial automation systems, equipment, and software.
• Proven experience in maintenance engineering, preventive maintenance, and asset reliability management within a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of IT systems, concepts, and integration with automation and maintenance platforms.
• Experience in cost control, supply management, spare parts planning, and inventory management processes.
• Hands‑on experience managing CMMS and asset master data as a key user or system owner.
• Strong facilitation and problem‑solving skills with knowledge of RCM, FMECA, TPM, and other maintenance optimization tools and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze equipment performance, conduct breakdown analysis, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coach and support technical teams.