Automation Engineer

Synertec Asia (M) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rieckermann is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineer to define requirements and document the design of BMS and EMS for new facilities to basic design detail. You will ensure alignment with prior projects and continuously improve documentation according to industry best practices.

You should have a degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Automation Engineering (BSc with 5 years or Diploma with 10 years) and hands-on experience with BMS/EMS, HVAC, AutoCAD, and GMP/ISPE standards, and be

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial automation/control and monitoring systems, such as BMS and EMS.
• Strong engineering and design skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in HVAC design, including calculations and duct sizing.
• Knowledge of MS Office and AutoCAD.
• Familiarity with ISPE, GAMP 5, PIC/S, FDA, GMP, ISO 14644, NEBB, SMACNA, AHRI, CTI, FM, ASME, AMCA, ASHRAE and MASHRAE.
• Ability to coach junior staff and work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and document the design of BMS and EMS for new facilities.
• Ensure consistency with previous designs and continuously improve documentation.
• Experience with AHU instrument requirements and control designs.
• Design requirements for instrumentation in clean room environments.
• Undertake HVAC activities: AHU zoning, duct sizing, and layouts.
• Follow design codes, client standards and industry guidelines.
• Produce material take-offs for estimates.
• Support procurement with vendor coordination and reviews.
• Check vendor submittals and drawings for fitness for purpose.
• Assist in installing and commissioning test documents.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure complete designs.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope and client expectations.
• Generate estimates for engineering workload and schedule.
• Plan work and report progress; resolve issues.
• Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies for solutions.
• Other project tasks as needed; comply with QMS and company values.

Skills

Industrial automation

BMS/EMS

HVAC design

AutoCAD

MS Office

Industry standards

GMP standards

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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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