Automation Engineer

Synertec Asia (M) Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Synertec Asia (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking an engineer to define requirements and document the design of BMS and EMS systems for new facilities, ensuring consistency with previous projects and industry best practices.

The role covers AHU zoning, HVAC schematics, duct sizing, equipment placement, and coordination with vendors. You will work with other disciplines to deliver complete, compliant designs and plan the engineering workload for ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering with 5 years' related experience or Diploma with 10 years' related experience.
• Experience with industrial automation/control and monitoring systems, such as BMS and EMS.
• Strong general engineering and design skills with high attention to detail.
• Experience in HVAC systems including calculations for heat load, psychrometric chart, air balancing, mass balancing, line sizing and duct sizing is preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with GMP requirements and relevant design codes/standards.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements for and document the design of BMS and EMS systems for new facilities to basic design level of detail.
• Ensure consistency with prior project designs while improving documentation according to industry practices.
• Prepare AHU zoning, air handling schematics, HVAC calculations, equipment placement, duct sizing and routing.
• Coordinate with vendors, review submittals and drawings for fitness and errors.
• Assist in installation and commissioning test documentation and project planning.
• Work with other disciplines to ensure complete and accurate design deliverables.
• Plan workload, track progress and resolve open issues or conflicting information.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to determine efficient solutions.

Skills

BMS/EMS knowledge

HVAC system design

Engineering design accuracy

HVAC calculations (heat load, psychrom

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role involves defining requirements and documenting the design of BMS and EMS systems for new facilities to a basic design level of detail, including user requirements specifications, system architecture, layouts, and I/O lists. You will ensure consistency with previous engineering design projects while continuously improving design documentation according to industry best practices.

Key responsibilities

Define the requirements for and document the design of BMS and EMS systems for new facilities, to a basic design level of detail (user requirements specifications, system architecture, layouts, I/O lists, etc.).

Ensure consistency with system designs for previous engineering design projects, while continuously improving the design documentation and updating according to industry best practices

Experience with the fundamental instrument requirements to control the equipment within the AHU.

Experience in the design requirements for instrumentation to monitor clean room pharmaceutical environments

As required, undertake HVAC engineering activities such as AHU zoning, air handling schematics development, HVAC calculations, HVAC equipment placement, ductwork sizing & routing, supply air and return grille location, construction and material specifications.

Utilize design codes, client standards, industry guidelines and follow established design criteria.

Produce material take-offs suitable for the level of the estimate being performed on the project.

Support procurement activities, including coordination with vendors and vendor drawing reviews.

Check vendor submittals and engineering drawings for errors and fitness for purpose.

Assist in preparing and/or reviewing installation and commissioning test documents.

Work with other disciplines to assure the project design is complete and accurate.

Ensure deliverables meet the scope and client expectations.

Generate estimates for engineering workload and schedule.

Plan the work under responsibility of this position, and track and report work in progress.

Identify and resolve open issues or conflicting information on projects.

Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies as needed to determine the simplest and most efficient solutions to engineering challenges.

Other project related tasks as deemed necessary.

Comply with and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Rieckermann Quality Management System and Company Values.

About you

Minimum BSc. in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering with 5 years' related experience or Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering with 10 years' related experience

Experience with industrial automation/control and monitoring systems, such as BMS and EMS

Strong general engineering and design skills, with high attention to detail

Experience in HVAC systems including calculations for heat load psychrometric chart, air balancing, mass balancing line sizing and duct sizing is preferred

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD

Knowledge of international standards such as ISPE, GAMP 5, PIC/S, FDA, GMP, ISO 14644, NEBB, SMACNA, AHRI, CTI, FM, ASME, AMCA, ASHRAE and MASHRAE

Comfortable working alone or in a team environment, maintain a positive and professional relationships with co-workers and management and able to coach junior staff on technical questions

Familiarity with the use of design and drafting standards and GMP requirements

Familiarity with project scope, specifications and design criteria

Excellent planning and organization skills