Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Engineer

Prosple; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor solutions company is looking for a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Engineer to enhance factory operations. The role involves supporting Light-Off Automation initiatives and developing RPA workflows. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in IT-related fields and possess a basic understanding of data handling, RPA tools, and programming. This position offers opportunities for career progression and the chance to contribute to innovative solutions in automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or final-year student in IT, Computer Science, Data, Software, or Engineering-related fields.
• Basic understanding of data handling (Excel, simple SQL queries, logs, or tables).
• Exposure to RPA tools (e.g., Power Automate) through coursework, projects, or internships.

Responsibilities

• Support Light-Off Automation initiatives, including monitoring, alerts, and readiness checks.
• Assist in developing and maintaining RPA workflows to support daily operations.
• Work with factory and system data such as logs, alarms, and simple trend data.

Skills

Basic understanding of data handling

Exposure to RPA tools

Basic programming knowledge (Python, C#, VBA, PowerShell)

Interest in automation and digitalization

Good problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or final-year student in IT, Computer Science, Data, Software, or Engineering-related fields

Tools

Power Automate

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Data & IT - Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Engineer (Start ASAP)

Support Light-Off Automation initiatives and develop RPA workflows to enhance factory operations at Renesas, a global leader in embedded semiconductor solutions.

Your role

• Support Light-Off Automation initiatives, including monitoring, alerts, and readiness checks.
• Assist in developing and maintaining RPA workflows to support daily operations.
• Work with factory and system data such as logs, alarms, and simple trend data.
• Support IT system integration, including data flow checks, access setup, and simple scripting tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers to improve and standardize automation processes.
• Prepare documentation and help build reusable automation templates for team use.
• Participate in troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities related to automation.

About you

What you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or final-year student in IT, Computer Science, Data, Software, or Engineering-related fields.
• Basic understanding of data handling (Excel, simple SQL queries, logs, or tables).
• Exposure to RPA tools (e.g., Power Automate or similar) through coursework, projects, or internships.
• Basic programming or scripting knowledge such as Python, C#, VBA, or PowerShell.
• Interest in manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, alarms, logs); prior experience is a plus but not required.
• Basic knowledge of APIs or web services is an advantage.
• Familiarity with dashboards or reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.
• Willingness to learn, good problem-solving skills, and a strong interest in automation and digitalization.

Career progression

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions.
• Opportunities to explore hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet global customer needs.

How to apply

Submit your application to join Renesas and contribute to Smart Factory initiatives focused on Light-Off production and “Everyone RPA” adoption.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.