Engineer

Karex Berhad; Klang City, Port Klang; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Karex Berhad, a leading condom manufacturer, is seeking a Maintenance/Automation Engineer to drive automation improvements and oversee repairs and upgrades across PLC, HMI, SCADA, and robotics systems. You will lead maintenance staff, provide technical training, and ensure equipment reliability throughout the plant.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic/Automation or related field, with 1–2 years of manufacturing experience or fresh graduates encouraged

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess at least a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronic / Mechanical / Mechatronic / Automation / Control Engineering or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of experience in manufacturing or fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Well versed with control components such as pneumatic, motors, sensors, etc.

Responsibilities

• Continuous automation improvement by evaluating and recommending new technologies, equipment, and machinery to support the company’s growth and efficiency.
• Oversee troubleshooting, repair, and upgrading of machines and equipment to maintain optimal performance.
• Handle systems involving PLC, HMI (preferably Mitsubishi), SCADA, and Robotics.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical training to maintenance staff; develop the Engineering Department team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronic / Mechanical / Mechatronic / Automation / Control Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

P&ID drawings

Job description

Responsibilities

• Continuous automation improvement by evaluating and recommending new technologies, equipment, and machinery to support the company’s business growth and efficiency.
• Oversee troubleshooting, repair, and upgrading of machines and equipment to maintain optimal performance.
• Handle systems involving PLC, HMI (preferably Mitsubishi), SCADA, and Robotics.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and technical training to maintenance staff; motivate and develop the Engineering Department team.
• Oversee the performance and reliability of all M&E facilities, equipment, and machinery within the plant.
• Offer technical advice and support to other departments as required.
• Lead and ensure the successful qualification (validation) of all key manufacturing-related machines.
• Manage and maintain registration of all spare parts drawings, plant layouts, and other essential technical documentation.
• Monitor and control departmental expenses to ensure cost efficiency.
• Oversee maintenance store inventory and ensure effective control of spare parts.
• Ensure all calibration activities within the company are completed accurately and within the defined timelines.
• Participate in internal audits to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the superior.

Requirements

• Candidate must possess at least a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronic / Mechanical / Mechatronic / Automation / Control Engineering or equivalent.
• Candidates with 1 to 2 years of experience in manufacturing industry and/or fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Well versed with control components such as pneumatic, motors, sensors, etc.
• Good knowledge in PI&D drawings and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in MS office application.
• Good analytical and statistical skills including report writing.
• Good interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Able to work in team.

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Karex Berhad was founded in 1988 in Johor, Malaysia. Karex has since developed considerable manufacturing expertise and steadily expanded its manufacturing facilities, culminating with its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad in 2013. Today, with a workforce of over 3,500 employees, Karex has the capacity to produce over five billion condoms per annum making it the world’s largest condom manufacturer. Operating across four manufacturing facilities located in Pontian, Port Klang and Senai in Malaysia as well as Hat Yai, Thailand, Karex operates some of the most advanced machinery in the condom manufacturing industry, all of which has been designed and fabricated in house. These features do not only provide Karex with considerable economies of scale but also the agility and product portfolio to service customers in a rapidly evolving condom industry. We also have Sales and Marketing offices in the US and UK.

Apart from condoms, we also manufacture personal lubricants, catheters, probe covers and gloves.

Karex sells its products through three different market segments: the commercial market which involves the manufacture of private label condoms and product ranges for brand owners, the tender market where Karex services institutional buyers consisting of NGOs and government agencies and the own brand market where Karex markets and sells its products under its own brands.

Karex has also obtained various global certifications including ISO/IEC 17025, CE Mark, BSI Kitemark, TISI Standard, FDA 510(k), CMDCAS and SABS demonstrating the company’s ability to consistently manufacture high quality products that meet the highest standards of medical regulations around the world. In totality, Karex possesses the necessary licenses, certifications and accreditations to export to over 140 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Amongst the company’s other competitive advantages, Karex’s dedicated R&D facility is constantly designing and developing new products which differ in terms of shape, sizes, texture/surface, colours, flavors and fragrances to fulfil the ever-changing needs of consumers today. Karex is also constantly searching for ways to improve its cost efficiencies, most recently through the establishment of latex compounding facility as well as the incorporation of greater degrees of automation that are designed to reduce the company’s reliance on manual labour.

Since its IPO, Karex has also embarked on an ambitious journey to move up the value chain by developing its rapidly growing own brand segment. Through a series of acquisitions, Karex now possesses branding expertise and distribution networks in Thailand, the USA and the UK. Its own brand products are now available across over 50,000 outlets around the world facilitating the transformation from a traditional manufacturer into a holistic solution provider within in the sexual wellness industry.

Karex Berhad was founded in 1988 in Johor, Malaysia. Karex has since developed considerable manufacturing expertise and steadily expanded its manufacturing facilities, culminating with its listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad in 2013. Today, with a workforce of over 3,500 employees, Karex has the capacity to produce over five billion condoms per annum making it the world’s largest condom manufacturer. Operating across four manufacturing facilities located in Pontian, Port Klang and Senai in Malaysia as well as Hat Yai, Thailand, Karex operates some of the most advanced machinery in the condom manufacturing industry, all of which has been designed and fabricated in house. These features do not only provide Karex with considerable economies of scale but also the agility and product portfolio to service customers in a rapidly evolving condom industry. We also have Sales and Marketing offices in the US and UK.

Apart from condoms, we also manufacture personal lubricants, catheters, probe covers and gloves.

Karex sells its products through three different market segments: the commercial market which involves the manufacture of private label condoms and product ranges for brand owners, the tender market where Karex services institutional buyers consisting of NGOs and government agencies and the own brand market where Karex markets and sells its products under its own brands.

Karex has also obtained various global certifications including ISO/IEC 17025, CE Mark, BSI Kitemark, TISI Standard, FDA 510(k), CMDCAS and SABS demonstrating the company’s ability to consistently manufacture high quality products that meet the highest standards of medical regulations around the world. In totality, Karex possesses the necessary licenses, certifications and accreditations to export to over 140 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa and the Americas. Amongst the company’s other competitive advantages, Karex’s dedicated R&D facility is constantly designing and developing new products which differ in terms of shape, sizes, texture/surface, colours, flavors and fragrances to fulfil the ever-changing needs of consumers today. Karex is also constantly searching for ways to improve its cost efficiencies, most recently through the establishment of latex compounding facility as well as the incorporation of greater degrees of automation that are designed to reduce the company’s reliance on manual labour.

Since its IPO, Karex has also embarked on an ambitious journey to move up the value chain by developing its rapidly growing own brand segment. Through a series of acquisitions, Karex now possesses branding expertise and distribution networks in Thailand, the USA and the UK. Its own brand products are now available across over 50,000 outlets around the world facilitating the transformation from a traditional manufacturer into a holistic solution provider within in the sexual wellness industry.