Automation PLC Engineer

Private Advertiser

Kulim

On-site

MYR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead electrical control system design for custom automation equipment, collaborating with international engineering teams on high‑tech manufacturing projects.

The role covers designing schematics and control panels, programming PLCs with Siemens S7-1200/1500 and TIA Portal, and integrating servo/motion, safety, and vision systems across global projects. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related field.
  • 3+ years’ experience in custom automation / machine building.
  • Strong PLC programming and electrical control design experience.
  • Proficient in Siemens TIA Portal and EPLAN / AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Experience with servo/motion control, industrial networks and machine commissioning.
  • Knowledge of IEC / CE standards.
  • Good English communication skills; Mandarin is an advantage.
  • Willing to travel for projects / training when required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical control system design for custom automation equipment.
  • Design electrical schematics, control panels and select electrical components using Siemens TIA Portal.
  • Develop PLC programs, HMI and industrial communication systems using Siemens S7-1200/1500 & TIA Portal.
  • Integrate servo, motion, safety, vision and other automation systems.
  • Conduct FAT/SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting and system validation.
  • Support project quotation, technical risk assessment and cross-functional engineering activities.

Skills

PLC programming
Electrical control design

Education

Electrical Engineering / Automation degree

Tools

Siemens S7-1200/1500
TIA Portal
EPLAN
AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Join a new global industrial automation start-up and contribute to the design and development of advanced automation and customized equipment. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with international engineering teams while delivering innovative solutions for high-tech manufacturing projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead electrical control system design for custom automation equipment.

Design electrical schematics, control panels and select electrical components using EPLAN / AutoCAD Electrical.

Develop PLC programs, HMI and industrial communication systems using Siemens S7-1200/1500 & TIA Portal.

Integrate servo, motion, safety, vision and other automation systems.

Conduct FAT/SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting and system validation.

Support project quotation, technical risk assessment and cross-functional engineering activities.

Requirements

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation or related field.

3+ years’ experience in custom automation / machine building.

Strong PLC programming and electrical control design experience.

Proficient in Siemens TIA Portal and EPLAN / AutoCAD Electrical.

Experience with servo/motion control, industrial networks and machine commissioning.

Knowledge of IEC / CE standards.

Good English communication skills; Mandarin is an advantage.

Willing to travel for projects / training when required.

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