Automation & Technology Senior Engineer (Control & Network)

Hershey Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturer in Johor is seeking an Automation & Technology Senior Engineer to manage insights-driven automation projects. You will enhance production efficiency, ensuring compliance with quality standards while working closely with teams across various functions. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and proven experience in automation processes.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Learning management system access

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of process control technologies is required.
• Experience in managing capital project proposals and executions.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Drive and evaluate automation projects through effective planning.
• Collaborate with vendors for 24-hour breakdown support.
• Monitor project KPIs like installation quality and cost.

Skills

Project management

Automation technologies

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Automation & Technology Senior Engineer (Control & Network)

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Drive and evaluate process control automation projects (Miscellaneous and Major Capex), through effective planning, organizing, and coordinating the project.

This encompasses

• Conception, feasibility studies and project proposals,
• Project paper preparation,
• Join responsibility with Capital Team on Business case development and justification,
• FAT,
• Site installation/setup and SAT,
• Training of line technicians and maintenance personnel,
• Punch list and handover.

Ensure effective communication with internal cross-functional teams and external US COEs/vendors for seamless project execution.

Monitor project KPIs such as installation quality, cost, schedule, and resources, and provide visibility and clarity to management for prioritization and obstacle resolution.

Collaborate with engineers / oversea’s vendors to manage 24-hour breakdown support for process control and automation in manufacturing lines.

Pro‑actively identify risks and opportunities in process control for production equipment, driving initiatives to enhance safety, product quality, machine reliability, and energy efficiency. Leverage OSI for condition monitoring, reduce labor dependency through process optimization, and achieve CI Saving targets.

Conduct operational tests to ensure CCP set-up meet specifications, and re‑design and improve processes through automation to boost production efficiency and quality.

Continue to enhance the standards for Process Control development, example: electrical cabling work standards, Electrical / Control URS, PLC modification workflow, etc. and ensure the implementation of standards.

Establish connection with US COE to stay updated on the latest development / problem solution related to process control development, Operational Technology related Industrial Control Network Architecture and Security measures (firewalls, policies, etc.).

Stay current on processing and packaging trends for potential application to Hershey Foods' products.

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The Hershey Company is the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate and sugar confectionery. In 2015, the Hershey company set up a state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing plant in Johor, Malaysia. Hershey Malaysia is developed with advanced manufacturing technology.

HERSHEY is committed to having an engaged and competent workforce to provide the best quality of confectionery at the same providing the local workforce with career paths as well as the opportunities to enhance their skills through the learning management system.

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