Automation Engineer - Factory Systems & Commissioning Leader

Jotun

Nilai

On-site

MYR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jotun Paints (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. seeks an Automation Engineer to support design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of factory automation for a new manufacturing facility in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan.

You will collaborate with project teams, consultants, contractors, and global technical stakeholders to ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget delivery while complying with Jotun standards and local regulations. Proactive coordination and FAT/SAT testing are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in relevant engineering fields.
Minimum 4 years of experience in executing automation projects.
High level of safety awareness and familiarity with ATEX installations.
Experience with Emerson DeltaV is an added advantage.
Fluent in both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

Support the automation project lifecycle from design, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover to operations.
Ensure automation and instrumentation systems comply with Jotun engineering standards, project requirements, and local regulations.
Collaborate with project teams, consultants, contractors, equipment suppliers, and Group Technical teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Review and evaluate automation designs, specifications, and technical documents to ensure quality and performance requirements are met.
Coordinate automation activities on-site to ensure safe, timely, and high-quality execution.
Work closely with automation vendors and equipment suppliers during design, installation, and commissioning.
Monitor project progress and report automation-related KPIs, risks, and deviations to the Project Manager.
Lead and support FAT, SAT, loop checks, and system integration testing.
Coordinate the installation, configuration, and commissioning of automation systems, instrumentation, network infrastructure, and related devices.
Support cold and hot commissioning, trial production, and final handover of automation systems.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and project management requirements throughout project execution.
Promote continuous improvement and contribute to the successful delivery of the project within scope, budget, quality, and schedule targets.