Automation Engineering Lead: PLC/Controls & Systems

Private Advertiser

Permatang Pauh

On-site

MYR 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an Engineering Manager in Penang to lead control systems and electrical teams, guide technical solutions, and drive project delivery. The role focuses on hardware/software automation, architecture design, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality, conducting risk assessments, improving practices, and mentoring engineers to enhance competencies across global projects. Strong communication and multi-tasking are essential.

Qualifications

Knowledge of Siemens PLC, HMI, Allen Bradley PLC & HMI, CAD/CAE programs, preferably ePLAN 8.
Optional skills include LabVIEW, Omron PLC, Mitsubishi PLC, Proface HMI, C#, Robot.
Experience in electrical & control system design skill.
Hands on wiring experience. Knowledge on electrical and control components.
Team orientation, autonomy and flexibility.
Technically oriented, analytical and conception thinking.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Effective multi-tasking skills to manage multiple issues at any one time.
Knowledge of electromechanical relationships of an entire automation system.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Preferably has experience work under Automation Company or System Integrator environment.
Effective multi-tasking skills to manage multiple issues at any one time.

Responsibilities

Lead team in control system and electrical. Advise and guide them on the technical and application solution.
Develop technically automation solutions (hardware and software)
Continually evolve the working practices within the department to improve efficiency and productivity
Design architecture and software reviews of projects for most projects
Ensure quality of deliverables for projects
Participation and technical contribution to customer and sales meetings
Review risk assessment and train internal for safety application
Ensure the electrical design compliance at least CE standard
Troubleshoot problems with subcontractors and other trades to ensure proper control or electrical functionality
Effectively manage the automation engineering resources to deliver complex multiple projects on time and to budget
Manage sub-contract resource, KPI, and tasks
Production of functional and software design specifications for PLC software
Collaborate with inter-department to ensure consistency of project delivery
Collaborate with counter part for better collaboration in global project
Continuous build up of engineer competency
Develop sub vendors to tide over resource crunch during peaks.
Contribute to the development of relevant working procedures, templates and standards.
Secure customer satisfaction
Work closely with the operations and engineering to provide technical support in ensuring that project objectives are met in areas such as Safety, Quality, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Attend regular project meetings with project team when required