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Daikin Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. seeks an Engineer for Technology & Innovation in Automation.
You will develop, improve, and maintain computer vision, robotics, AMR, and ROS-based systems. Responsibilities include designing CV applications for inspection and localization, supporting robotic arms, and integrating with MES, WMS, and ERP through APIs. The role involves building fleet management with React frontend, ASP.NET Core backend, SQL databases, and API services to streamline factory operations.
Engineer / Executive, Technology Innovation (Automation) role focused on developing, improving, and maintaining automation systems involving computer vision, robotic arms, AMR, ROS-based robotics, and machine integration. This position involves designing and implementing computer vision applications for inspection, detection, measurement, localization, object recognition, and factory automation use cases, as well as supporting robotic arm application development and fleet management systems.
Key responsibilities
Develop, improve, and maintain automation systems involving computer vision, robotic arms, AMR, ROS-based robotics, and machine integration.
Design and implement computer vision application for inspection, detection, measurement, localization, object recognition, and factory automation use cases using classical vision tools such as OpenCV, Cognex VisionPro, HIK Vision Master, and AI Vision models such as YOLO, CNN-based models, transformer-based models, or locally deployed models through Ollama.
Support robotic arm application development, including machine interfacing, motion control, process automation, and integration with production equipment.
Develop and support AMR-related functions such as robot task handling, communication, navigation support, mapping integration, and factory operation deployment.
Design, improve, and maintain fleet management systems using React frontend, ASP Core backend, SQL database, and API-based communication.
Develop and maintain APIs, backend services, UI Modules, database structures, and integration services for automation and robotics platforms.
Integrate machines, robots, IoT devices, MES, WMS, ERP, databases, and other factory systems using APIs and industrial communication protocols.
Implement communication between automation systems using MQTT, DDS, SQL, REST API, and related integration methods.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, engineering, IT, vendors, and end users, to define requirements and deploy digital automation solutions.
Troubleshoot issues related to robot communication, machine connectivity, system integration, database exchange, API performance, and automation system reliability.
About you
Degree in Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Resourceful and creative.
Added advantage with knowledge/experience (>1 year) in robotic arm programming, robot control, PLC integrating, industrial camera systems, or motion control systems.
Added advantage with knowledge/experience (>1 year) in ROS/ROS2 development, AMR Integration, autonomous robot deployment, or multi-robot coordination.
Added advantage with knowledge of AI Vision implementation such as YOLO, CNN-based models, transformer-based vision models, VLM, or local model deployment using Ollama.
Added advantage with experience in integrating factory systems such as MES, WMS, ERP, IoT platforms, smart storage, or facility automation systems.
Daikin Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (DAMA), a leader in the HVAC-R industry since 1974, represents trusted brands like Daikin and Acson. Specializing in manufacturing, innovation, and sales, DAMA delivers energy-efficient HVAC solutions globally.
Daikin R&D Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (DRDM), Southeast Asia’s largest HVAC-R R&D center since 1998, pioneers sustainable and high-performance technologies. Through cutting-edge research and global collaboration, DRDM drives innovation and promotes environmental sustainability. Together, DAMA and DRDM offer world-class HVAC solutions.
Daikin Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (DAMA), a leader in the HVAC-R industry since 1974, represents trusted brands like Daikin and Acson. Specializing in manufacturing, innovation, and sales, DAMA delivers energy-efficient HVAC solutions globally.
Daikin R&D Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. (DRDM), Southeast Asia’s largest HVAC-R R&D center since 1998, pioneers sustainable and high-performance technologies. Through cutting-edge research and global collaboration, DRDM drives innovation and promotes environmental sustainability. Together, DAMA and DRDM offer world-class HVAC solutions.
Perks and benefits Generous Leave Policies Comprehensive Medical & Wellness Benefits Exclusive Employee Benefits