Automation Engineer – Instrumentation & Control (Early Career)

Western Digital Capital; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Capital in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for their Early Career program. This role involves designing control systems and automation solutions while troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and SCADA issues.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering and demonstrate strong analytical skills, experience in PLC programming, and a commitment to teamwork. The position offers exposure to advanced automation and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline required.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems and automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and instrumentation issues.
• Lead root cause analysis for equipment failures.

Skills

Foundational knowledge in instrumentation principles

PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley)

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with SCADA systems

Understanding of statistical process control (SPC)

Education

Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Western Digital Capital in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for their Early Career program. This role involves designing control systems and automation solutions while troubleshooting PLC, HMI, and SCADA issues.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering and demonstrate strong analytical skills, experience in PLC programming, and a commitment to teamwork. The position offers exposure to advanced automation and development opportunities.