Automation Engineer

Flex; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johor Bahru seeks an Automation Engineer to design and maintain automation equipment. This role involves collaborating with teams to improve processes and ensure equipment uptime. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and experience in automation.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in automation engineering.
• Experience in mechatronics design, including robots and cobots.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify automation equipment to automate manufacturing processes.
• Conduct root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Manage daily departmental activities to maximize equipment utilization.

Skills

Automation Engineering

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC Programming

Circuit Design

Job description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products that improve the world. We believe in diversity and inclusion, cultivating a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge. Our community enables our people to push the limits of innovation to create valuable products that enhance lives. A career at Flex offers opportunities to make a difference and grow in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. We encourage candidates who are excited about this role to apply, even if they don't meet every bullet point.

Position: Automation Engineer

Location: Flex PTP

Reporting to: Automation Manager

The Automation Engineer is responsible for specifying, designing, and maintaining automation equipment, tooling, and applications to meet specifications.

What a typical day looks like:

1. Design, engineer, and modify automation equipment, tooling, and applications to automate manufacturing processes.
2. Create technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans, and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and processes.
3. Understand machine operating standards, wear and tear of parts, and product defects.
4. Ensure uptime through regular preventive and breakdown maintenance.
5. Willingness to learn and enhance skills in various automation equipment.
6. Conduct root-cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
7. Provide feedback to improve process and equipment design.
8. Manage daily departmental activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production.
9. Coordinate maintenance with engineering and operations for efficient department functioning.
10. Collaborate on planning and maintaining the automation framework for new products.
11. Identify and implement changes to improve existing automation processes.
12. Understand customer requirements and suggest automation solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in automation engineering in high-tech electronics or related industries.
• Experience in mechatronics design, including robots and cobots.
• Proficiency in automated control systems, including PLC programming.
• Experience with automatic camera recognition devices.
• Circuit design skills for equipment.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• PTO.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, gender, or other protected categories. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Please contact [e-mail] for assistance.