Electro-Mechanical Technician – Automation & Robotics

Foresight Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 39,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Foresight Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd in Penang is looking for an Electrical/Automation Technician to support Control System Engineers in machine assembly, wiring, and commissioning of automation equipment.

You will install PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and sensors, perform troubleshooting, and assist robotics installation. A technical qualification in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics is required, with a minimum of two years’ experience in industrial automation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working experience in machine assembly, electrical wiring, control panel wiring, or industrial automation.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of PLC systems, sensors, motors, pneumatics, and control panels.
• Familiarity with automation equipment, robotics, and manufacturing machinery is an added advantage.
• Good troubleshooting and hands-on technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Control System Engineers in machine build, assembly, and automation projects.
• Perform electrical wiring and cable termination according to assembly drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Assemble machine modules, control panels, sensors, motors, pneumatic components, and automation equipment.
• Install and connect PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, sensors, and safety devices.
• Conduct electrical continuity checks and functional testing of machine systems.
• Support machine testing, commissioning, debugging, and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, wiring, and control system issues during assembly and startup.
• Assist in robotics installation, setup, integration, and robot teaching.
• Maintain accurate assembly records and wiring documentation.

Skills

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting

Hands-on skills

Independent work

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics diploma

Tools

PLC systems

HMIs

Servo drives

VFDs

Sensors

Motors

Job description

Foresight Asia Pacific Sdn Bhd in Penang is looking for an Electrical/Automation Technician to support Control System Engineers in machine assembly, wiring, and commissioning of automation equipment.

You will install PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, and sensors, perform troubleshooting, and assist robotics installation. A technical qualification in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics is required, with a minimum of two years’ experience in industrial automation.