Commissioning Engineer

ATS Global; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Global is seeking an Commission Engineer in Kuala Lumpur to lead end-to-end automation projects from requirements to commissioning. You will design, program, test, and deploy SCADA and PLC solutions for data centers and manufacturing environments, and provide on-site support and training.

The role requires strong communication skills, solid industrial automation experience, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable operation and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an engineering company.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA programming.
• Experience in data center/building automation for Data Centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to understand technical issues and provide tailored support.
• Develop automation solutions using IoT sensors, machines and devices.
• Perform commissioning and testing of SCADA, HVAC, and power systems.
• Create technical documentation and training materials.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders through project lifecycles.

Skills

PLC Programming

SCADA Programming

IoT Integration

Industrial Automation

Engineering Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Construction or related field

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Microsoft .NET (C#)

Shopfloor IT

MS SQL/ Oracle/ MySQL

Job description

What is The Role About?

As an Commission Engineer working for ATS you will work on complete project life cycle from, user requirements specifications to create functional design specifications, before taking part in execution, commissioning, factory acceptance tests, site installation, production of operation, preparing training manuals, and customer training. On completion of each project you will serve as part of a support group maintaining deployed systems to ensure their operability within the production environment.

This role requires expertise in industrial automation, Data center/Building management system, mechanical systems, and production processes, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Your Responsibilities

Technical Support & Solution Development

• Work closely with customers to understand their technical issues, requirements and provide tailored support and solutions.
• Offer pre-sales and post-sales support, including troubleshooting and system optimizations.
• Develop application, design and implement automation solutions, leveraging IoT sensors, machines and devices to connect and monitor industrial processes and equipment.
• Experience on PLC and SCADA development and integration.
• Ensuring key documents are completed as required.
• Support and delivery of data center and Shop-Floor IT projects including applications including Ignition (SCADA) developed applications, .NET applications and Shopfloor I.T which links the shop floor to a corporate system.

Commissioning & Testing

• Perform detailed commissioning of SCADA (BMS/DCIM), instrumentation and HVAC systems in the manufacturing and data Centre facility
• Working with different protocol and IOT connectivity.
• Execute pre-commissioning checks, inspections, and tests on various systems (e.g., generators, UPS, HVAC, cooling systems, fire suppression, lighting, power distribution).
• Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) for critical infrastructure systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and rectifications of any issues found during testing and commissioning processes.

Customer Engagement & Training

• Provide on-site support and commissioning of equipment or software.
• Develop technical documentation, including user manuals and application notes.

Collaboration & Project Management

• Drive end-to-end technical delivery, from requirements gathering to commissioning and handover.
• Develop and review engineering documentation, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Development, test, commissioning, operation and maintenance
• Provide post-implementation support and ensure system performance meets business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for software integration and testing.
• Assist in project planning, execution, and coordination between internal and external stakeholders.

Quality & Standards

• Conduct regular model audits to maintain accuracy and compliance with project standards.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Ensure a smooth handover of systems to the operations team by providing thorough documentation and training.
• Assist with the creation of final as-built documentation, operational manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Prepare reports summarizing testing outcomes and issues encountered

The Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Electrical, Construction or a related field.
• Min 5 years experience in within engineering company.
• Added advantage in background in industrial or building automation for Data Centre projects.
• Strong experience in with Tier III/Tier IV standards and commissioning processes (FAT, SAT, IST).
• Experience with PLC and SCADA Programming.
• Strong in manufacturing application development and technical communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with different databases is essential (MS SQL/ Oracle/ MySQL, etc.)
• Experience with different protocols, Machine Communication for building and manufacturing industries.
• Experience in configuring, building and redistributing of third-party libraries for embedded and Microsoft Windows.
• Mid-level of proficiency in Python, Microsoft .NET technologies (C#)
• Mid/low level of proficiency in JAVA, ASP .NET and web technologies

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluency in English required to liaise with internal teams, clients, and suppliers
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.