Manufacturing Engineer - Instrumentation and Control Engineering

WD; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a highly motivated engineer for its Early Career program in Malaysia to design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing. You will work under mentorship to apply instrumentation, control engineering, and automation techniques on real equipment.

You will collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to resolve issues, support installation and validation, and develop documentation including electrical drawings and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering related to instrumentation/control.
• Knowledge of industrial networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems is a plus.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting is advantageous (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems for manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, drives, and instrumentation issues.
• Optimize machine performance and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for equipment failures.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Develop and update electrical drawings, control logic documentation, and SOPs.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams for operational excellence.

Skills

Instrumentation

Control theory

Process automation

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Sensors

DCS architecture

Python/MATLAB

Six Sigma

Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

Job Description

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding, mentorship, and development curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and maintain control systems and automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, sensors, drives, and instrumentation issues.
• Optimize machine performance, reliability, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for equipment failures.
• Support new equipment installation, commissioning, and validation activities.
• Develop and update electrical drawings, control logic documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to ensure operational excellences.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Master's Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related engineering discipline.

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of industrial networks, instrumentation, and electrical systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi, Omron).

SKILLS

• Strong foundational knowledge in instrumentation principles, control theory, and process automation.
• Familiarity with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), SCADA systems, and DCS architecture.
• Understanding of sensor technologies (pressure, temperature, flow, displacement, vision systems).
• Exposure to data acquisition systems and signal conditioning.
• Knowledge of calibration standards and metrology practices is an added advantage.
• Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, or equivalent) is preferred.
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage.

Additional Information

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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