Automation Engineer

Actmax Limited; Selangor; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Actmax Limited in Malaysia is seeking an Automation Engineer (Design) to design, develop, and implement automated systems. You will drive electrical/control architectures, PLC/HMI/SCADA solutions, and robot-enabled processes to improve efficiency and reliability.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering and 3–7 years in industrial automation, with strong PLC/HMI skills and experience reading schematics. Collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and production teams is key.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• Typically 3–7 years in industrial automation, machine design or controls.
• Strong PLC programming experience and control systems knowledge.
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and drawings.
• Experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron or similar PLCs.
• HMI/SCADA experience with Siemens WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar.
• Knowledge of Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, IO-Link.

Responsibilities

• Design automation systems, machine controls, and electrical architectures.
• Develop PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and robotic solutions.
• Prepare electrical schematics, control-panel layouts, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Select appropriate PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, actuators, safety devices, and other automation components
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs based on machine and process requirements
• Design control panels and electrical systems in accordance with applicable standards and company requirements
• Integrate automation equipment with existing production lines and manufacturing systems
• Conduct design calculations, risk assessments, and technical evaluations
• Perform simulation, testing, commissioning, and debugging of automation systems
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, process, production, and maintenance teams

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Servo & motion control

Industrial robots

Vision systems

Industrial networks

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering

Tools

Siemens WinCC

FactoryTalk

Ignition

Job description

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The Automation Engineer (Design) is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automated systems, machinery, and control solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and reliability.

Key responsibilities

• Design automation systems, machine controls, and electrical/control architectures
• Develop PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and robotic solutions
• Prepare electrical schematics, control-panel layouts, I/O lists, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Select appropriate PLCs, sensors, motors, drives, actuators, safety devices, and other automation components
• Develop and modify PLC and HMI programs based on machine and process requirements
• Design control panels and electrical systems in accordance with applicable standards and company requirements
• Integrate automation equipment with existing production lines and manufacturing systems
• Conduct design calculations, risk assessments, and technical evaluations
• Perform simulation, testing, commissioning, and debugging of automation systems
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, process, production, and maintenance teams

Requirement

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field
• Typically 3-7 years of experience in industrial automation, machine design, controls engineering, or manufacturing
• Strong experience in PLC programming and industrial control systems
• Experience designing electrical/control systems and automation solutions
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics and engineering drawings
• Strong knowledge of industrial automation components and control technologies
• PLC experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron, or similar
• HMI/SCADA experience with Siemens WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition, or similar
• Experience with servo and motion control systems, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and industrial robots and vision systems
• Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and IO-Link