Automation Technician: Keep Production Moving

SPRITZER BHD.; Taiping; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Spritzer BHD, Malaysia’s leading bottled water producer, is seeking an Automation Technician to join our manufacturing team in Taiping. You will be hands-on with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and electrical control systems to keep production running smoothly.

You will diagnose faults, analyze root causes, read schematics, support maintenance, and collaborate with engineering to upgrade and improve automation.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Industrial Electronics, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, automation, or automated production equipment is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates with strong electronics or automation exposure are encouraged to apply.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, sensors, or industrial control systems.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and technical schematics.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting mindset.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in an automation-focused environment.
• Exposure to real-world industrial automation systems in a leading Malaysian manufacturer.
• Hands-on learning and development with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and production control systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and rectify PLC, HMI, sensor, drive, electrical, electronic, and automation system faults.
• Diagnose machine breakdowns and recurring equipment issues through systematic root cause analysis.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings to identify and resolve equipment problems.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance activities to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Assist in machine upgrades, modifications, automation improvement projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain industrial automation components such as PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and control systems.
• Work with vendors and contractors during troubleshooting, maintenance, and project implementation activities.
• Maintain technical records, troubleshooting reports, and equipment documentation.
• Contribute to a safer, smarter, and more efficient manufacturing environment by ensuring automation systems remain stable, reliable, and capable of supporting production requirements.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Troubleshooting

Hands-on

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Industrial Electronics

Mechatronics

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Tools

PLCs

HMIs

Sensors

Drive systems

Electrical schematics

Job description

Spritzer BHD, Malaysia’s leading bottled water producer, is seeking an Automation Technician to join our manufacturing team in Taiping. You will be hands-on with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives and electrical control systems to keep production running smoothly.

You will diagnose faults, analyze root causes, read schematics, support maintenance, and collaborate with engineering to upgrade and improve automation.