Plant Engineer

Nufarm; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & Well-being

Work-Life Balance

Career Development

Job summary

Nufarm in Malaysia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to bridge daily maintenance execution and engineering improvement projects. You will enhance plant efficiency, safety, and cost control by driving preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, and by analyzing breakdown trends.

You will collaborate with Production to improve machine performance, changeover efficiency, and CAPEX project support for new equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or related Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, plant engineering, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems and equipment reliability.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and regulatory compliance (e.g., DOSH, DOE).
• Hands-on experience with pumps, compressors, boilers, tanks, and filling machines.
• Experience in the chemical industry.
• Basic understanding of automation/PLC troubleshooting and control systems.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and project coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive maintenance & reliability activities to ensure high equipment availability.
• Analyze breakdown trends and perform root cause analysis for recurring failures.
• Work with Production to improve machine performance, yield, and changeover efficiency.
• Lead installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and assist in CAPEX projects.
• Ensure safety & compliance with Process Safety Management and Mechanical Integrity requirements.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through design improvements and CI initiatives.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support for automation systems and PLCs.

Skills

Maintenance & reliability

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis (RCA)

Automation/PLC troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost control

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or related Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

VFDs

Job description

Are you a technical problem-solver with a passion for ensuring peak equipment performance and driving operational excellence? Do you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment where your engineering expertise directly impacts plant reliability and safety? If so, we invite you to explore an exciting opportunity at Nufarm, where you can contribute to our global success and advance your career.

Nufarm. Evolving Ag.

Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production.

Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers .

Your Future, Fuelled by Innovation

We know that being well supported enables us to thrive and better serve our customers. That’s why we’re looking for a dedicated Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between daily maintenance execution and engineering improvement projects to enhance plant efficiency, safety, and cost control.

How You’ll Help Us Grow

• Drive Maintenance & Reliability: Support preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities to ensure high equipment availability. You will analyze breakdown trends and conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring failures to improve reliability.
• Optimize Operations: Work closely with Production to improve machine performance, yield, and changeover efficiency while identifying technical ways to reduce maintenance costs.
• Lead Engineering Projects: Support the installation, testing, and commissioning of new equipment and assist in small-to-medium CAPEX projects and plant modifications.
• Ensure Safety & Compliance: Maintain maintenance activities in compliance with safety regulations, Process Safety Management (PSM), and Mechanical Integrity requirements.
• Support Continuous Improvement: Identify cost‑saving opportunities through design improvements and support CI initiatives to reduce operational risks.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Undertake emergency breakdown coordination and provide technical support for automation systems and basic PLC troubleshooting.

Could This Be You?

We are seeking a highly motivated and result‑oriented professional with strong hands‑on technical capabilities and commitment to operational excellence.

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, plant engineering, or a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance systems and equipment reliability principles.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and regulatory compliance (e.g., DOSH, DOE).
• Hands‑on experience with utilities systems such as pumps, compressors, boilers, tanks, and filling machines.
• Experience in the chemical industry.
• Basic understanding of automation/PLC troubleshooting and control systems.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and project coordination skills.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration skills to work with Production, Warehouse, and Safety departments.

What We offer?

In return, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and career growth, including:

• Competitive Compensation: Annual salary reviews and opportunities for bonuses/incentive plans.
• Health & Well‑being: Comprehensive medical coverage for you and your dependents, plus annual medical check‑ups.
• Work‑Life Balance: A five‑day working week, gazetted public holidays, and flexible work arrangements where appropriate.
• Career Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and professional progression within a dynamic global industry.