Automation Engineer | Pekan Nanas

Hirehub Management Sdn. Bhd.; Pekan Nanas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A newly established engineering company located in Pekan Nanas, Johor is seeking an Automation Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing and integrating automated systems in production. Applicants should have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong knowledge in PLC programming and industrial automation, and proficiency in English, Chinese, and Bahasa Malaysia. This role offers a chance to lead impactful automation projects in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automation engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in Chinese, English, and Bahasa Malaysia for business communication.

Responsibilities

• Implement and integrate automated systems within production.
• Test, validate, calibrate, and troubleshoot automation equipment.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve processes.
• Lead automation projects from planning to completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI systems

industrial control systems

ladder logic

C++

Python

robotics

mechatronics

industrial automation technologies

technical drawing interpretation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering

Master's degree

Job description

About the job Automation Engineer | Pekan Nanas

Company Background:

This company is a newly established company and they have a total of 6 plants. specializes in engineering, designing, manufacturing, and distributing high-quality, performance-driven products across various segments. They primarily produce reliable tools for the power tool industry, with their headquarters based in the USA. Their company is located at Pekan Nanas, Johor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and integrate automated systems within production, collaborating with production and maintenance teams.
• Test, validate, calibrate, and troubleshoot automation equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve processes using lean and continuous improvement methods.
• Lead automation projects from planning to completion, coordinating with vendors and managing timelines and budgets.
• Ensure automated systems comply with safety standards, perform risk assessments, and maintain necessary documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelors degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related field; A Masters degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automation engineering or a related field.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI systems, and industrial control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as ladder logic, C++, Python, or similar; strong understanding of robotics, mechatronics, and industrial automation technologies.
• Proficiency in Chinese, English, and Bahasa Malaysia (both spoken and written) is required for business communication.