Manufacturing Control Systems Engineer

TipTopJob.com Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Control Systems Engineer to support process control infrastructure and integrate advanced control applications for refineries and chemical plants. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and experience with virtualization and networking. This role involves collaboration across global teams to ensure optimal operations and support technical documentation and troubleshooting efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience with virtualization, networking, and Windows servers.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Experience with software configuration, integration, testing, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support process control systems infrastructure for refineries and chemical plants.
• Design and engineer computing infrastructure such as servers and networks.
• Integrate and deploy advanced control applications into the industrial control systems.

Skills

Virtualization

Networking

Windows servers

Active Directory

Automation scripting (PowerShell)

Troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology

Job description

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net‑zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower‑emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

ExxonMobil in Malaysia

ExxonMobil is one of the world's largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, developing and applying next‑generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world's growing needs for energy and high‑quality chemical products.

In Malaysia, we are involved in significant oil and gas production operations and the marketing of chemical products. We also host a global business and technology center in Kuala Lumpur that provides high‑level information technology and engineering expertise to ExxonMobil’s upstream, downstream and chemical businesses worldwide.

What role you will play in the team

We are expanding our manufacturing process control organization and looking for control systems engineers to provide support to ExxonMobil manufacturing sites, including system development, installation, commissioning and maintenance activities. You will work in dynamic, collaborative and diverse global teams.

We have an opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Control Systems engineer to join our global team. The role is based in the Menara ExxonMobil Kuala Lumpur office.

What you will do

• Support process control systems infrastructure (software/hardware) and advanced control applications for refineries and chemical plants.
• Design and engineer computing infrastructure such as servers, operating systems and networks.
• Integrate and deploy advanced control applications into the industrial control systems (ICS) environment.
• Provide effective above‑site Control Systems sustainment support.
• Leverage work processes and tools to facilitate effective above‑site support and identify opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Mentor engineers and support capability development as appropriate.
• Act as the primary interface for remote engineering support with manufacturing Site Engineers/Site Single Point of Contact to meet site priorities and opportunities to ensure reliable control system operation.
• Establish yourself as an extended member of the site Control Systems team and proactively contribute to work‑planning and prioritization discussions.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers to ensure applications infrastructure within scope of responsibility operates at optimum level.
• Maintain strong working relationship with the Control System Support Team (CSST) regarding the CSST Roadmap, upgrades, enhancements, or initiatives involving equipment and/or systems relating to the (ICSE).
• Interface with and provide input to SME and Supervisor on issues and opportunities.
• Participate in after‑hours support rotations for emergency systems support and critical incident response.

About you

We value a global mindset, collaborative spirit and drive to lead change.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Experience with virtualization, networking, Windows servers, operating systems, Active Directory, domain controllers and/or automation scripting (PowerShell).
• Experience with software configuration, integration, testing and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Effective troubleshooting, innovative and analytical thinking.
• Intellectual rigor, strong drive, and desire to lead change.
• Ability to work in a multi‑cultural global team spanning across different timezones.
• Understanding of operational aspects such as high availability, monitoring, security and robustness.

Preference will be given to those with the following additional skills / abilities

• Experience supporting DCS/PLC in manufacturing domain environments.

Application Process

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified, and you can find out more about our hiring process here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be duly considered for employment.