Industrial Automation Engineer

Confidential Search; Klang City; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Search is seeking an experienced Automation Engineering Lead to oversee automation initiatives, improve system reliability and drive continuous improvement using new technologies.

The role provides technical guidance to the Production Technical team, coordinates projects from planning through testing and implementation, and collaborates with maintenance, engineering and vendors to deploy robust automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics or electrical engineering.
• Experience in automation engineering in manufacturing.
• Hands-on with sensors, servo motors, induction motors and pneumatic control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate automation projects to ensure reliable systems.
• Manage projects from planning to installation and validation.
• Monitor performance and drive productivity, quality, safety improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement through data analysis and machine optimization.
• Provide training and guidance to the Production Technical team.
• Prepare technical docs including drawings and procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement automation solutions.

Skills

Automation leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Omron PLC

PLC programming

Job description

To lead and support automation engineering initiatives by managing automation projects, improving system reliability and performance, and driving continuous improvement through new technologies and innovative solutions. The role will also provide technical guidance and coaching to the Production Technical team to ensure effective operation and maintenance of automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate automation projects, operations and maintenance activities to ensure reliable and efficient automation systems.
• Manage automation projects from planning and design through vendor coordination, installation, testing, commissioning, validation and implementation.
• Monitor system performance and drive improvements in productivity, quality, safety, equipment reliability and downtime reduction.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis, predictive maintenance, machine optimization and the adoption of new automation technologies.
• Provide technical guidance, training and coaching to the Production Technical team on the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of automation systems.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including control-system drawings, PLC programmes, operating procedures, technical reports and maintenance instructions.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Engineering, vendors and other stakeholders to identify issues and implement effective automation solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in automation engineering, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience with sensors, servo motors, induction motors and pneumatic control systems.
• Knowledge of sprockets, chains, bearings, shafts and other mechanical drive components will be an advantage.
• Experience in electrical architecture and conceptual design, including cost analysis and evaluation of design options.
• Basic knowledge of PLC programming/control systems, preferably Omron or equivalent.
• Good understanding of analogue and digital circuit principles.