Automation Project Engineer

Private Advertiser; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a dedicated Automation Engineer to lead projects from concept through commissioning, improving productivity and equipment reliability.

You will drive automation solutions, optimize systems, and provide technical leadership to the Production Technical team, collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering and external vendors to deliver reliable automation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience in automation project execution or engineering management.
• Hands-on with sensors, servo/induction motors and pneumatic controls.
• Knowledge of mechanical drive components and electrical architecture.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute automation projects from design to implementation.
• Identify automation opportunities and implement engineering solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams to meet scope, time, and budget.
• Analyse equipment performance and implement improvements to reduce downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement through machine optimisation and data analysis.
• Provide technical leadership to the Production Technical team.
• Prepare and update control-system drawings, PLC programs, and maintenance docs.
• Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and vendors on automation solutions.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Omron control systems

Sensors & actuators hardware

Job description

To lead and execute automation engineering projects from concept and design through installation, testing, commissioning and implementation to enhance manufacturing productivity, equipment reliability and operational efficiency. The role focuses on driving automation projects, implementing new technologies, optimizing existing systems, and providing technical guidance to the Production Technical team to support continuous improvement and manufacturing automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Automation Projects: Plan, coordinate and execute automation projects from conceptual design and planning through installation, testing, commissioning and final implementation.

Drive Automation Solutions: Identify automation opportunities and implement innovative engineering solutions to improve manufacturing productivity, quality, safety and equipment reliability.

Manage Project Execution: Coordinate with vendors, contractors and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered according to scope, timeline, budget and technical requirements.

Optimise System Performance: Analyse equipment performance, identify recurring issues and implement improvements to reduce downtime and enhance system reliability.

Implement New Technologies: Drive continuous improvement through machine optimisation, predictive maintenance, data analysis and the adoption of new automation technologies.

Provide Technical Leadership: Guide and coach the Production Technical team on automation system operation, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Maintain Technical Documentation: Prepare and update control-system drawings, PLC programmes, technical reports, operating procedures and maintenance instructions.

Collaborate Across Functions: Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering and external vendors to resolve technical issues and deliver effective automation solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Relevant experience in automation engineering, automation project execution or engineering project management, preferably in manufacturing.

Hands-on experience with sensors, servo motors, induction motors and pneumatic control systems.

Knowledge of sprockets, chains, bearings, shafts and other mechanical drive components will be an advantage.

Experience in electrical architecture and conceptual design, including cost analysis and evaluation of design options.

Basic knowledge of PLC programming/control systems, preferably Omron or equivalent.

Good understanding of analogue and digital circuit principles.

Strong problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills.

Able to lead projects, coordinate with cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance to junior team members.