Engineer / Senior Engineer - New Energy Vehicle Plant

Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (PROTON); Tanjong Malim; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Malaysia seeks skilled individuals for roles in Equipment Maintenance Engineer and Technical Quality Engineer at their NEV Plant. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a passion for automotive manufacturing. The roles offer exposure to key projects in next-generation vehicles in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Hands-on experience with automotive transformation projects

Dynamic team environment focused on teamwork and technical excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing, equipment maintenance, or quality engineering preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities for equipment reliability.
• Drive product and process quality improvements through data analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaborative teamwork

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

🚗 We’re Hiring!
Join Our New Energy Vehicle Plant
Be part of the team driving projects for one of Malaysia’s leading automotive manufacturers.

🌟 About the Role

Join our NEV Plant team and play a key role in ensuring operational excellence and production readiness. We are looking for passionate and skilled individuals to fill the following positions:

🔧 Equipment Maintenance Engineer
Lead preventive and corrective maintenance activities to ensure high equipment reliability and minimal downtime. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support smooth production operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

🧪 Technical Quality Engineer
Drive product and process quality improvements through data analysis, root cause investigation, and implementation of effective corrective actions. Work closely with production and engineering teams to maintain compliance with quality standards and support successful new model launches.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronic, Manufacturing, or related field).
• Hands‑on experience in automotive manufacturing, equipment maintenance, or quality engineering is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑driven, proactive, and eager to learn new technologies in EV manufacturing.

Why Join Us

Be part of the core team shaping Malaysia’s next‑generation vehicles.

Gain hands‑on exposure to real automotive transformation projects.

Grow in a dynamic environment that values teamwork, kaizen, and technical excellence.

👉 Apply now and accelerate your career in automotive manufacturing!

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What’s your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Are you willing to travel for this role when required?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How would you rate your Bahasa Malaysia language skills?
• How would you rate your English language skills?