Project Engineer / Manager

Gateway Search Pte Ltd; Serendah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateway Search Pte Ltd seeks a highly skilled bilingual NPI leader to drive end-to-end execution of next-generation industrial automation, motion control, and electrical control systems. You will bridge overseas engineering requirements with our local design, R&D, and hardware manufacturing infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has deep expertise in automation components (sensors, machine vision, motion controllers) and can translate complex technical requirements into physical, high-performing

Qualifications

• Hands-on R&D in industrial automation, robotics or intelligent equipment design.
• Strong NPI background driving hardware from concept to lab validation.
• Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and firmware workflows.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin skills to bridge global and local teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end NPI programs and manage technical timelines.
• Coordinate R&D milestones and mitigate engineering risks.
• Collaborate across global and local teams using Jira/Confluence.

Skills

R&D experience

Automation systems

NPI background

Technical interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Hardware PLM

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and bilingual NPI to lead the end-to-end execution of next-generation industrial automation, motion control, and electrical control systems. You will act as the technical anchor bridging overseas engineering requirements with our local design, R&D, and hardware manufacturing infrastructure. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in automation components (sensors, machine vision, motion controllers) and can translate complex technical requirements into physical, high-performing product lines.

Qualifications

R&D & Automation Experience (Mandatory)

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on R&D experience in industrial automation, robotics, or intelligent equipment design.
• Proven track record in automation systems, including deep familiarity with PLCs, motion control, sensors, machine vision, or remote I/O modules.
• Strong New Product Introduction (NPI) background, with experience driving hardware from early-stage R&D concepts through to laboratory validation and testing (EVT/DVT).
• Solid technical foundation in interpreting electrical schematics, mechanical blueprints, and firmware integration workflows.

Education & Language

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Mandarin (written and spoken) to seamlessly bridge global R&D teams with local engineers.

Program Management Skills

• Demonstrated experience managing technical timelines, tracking R&D milestones, and mitigating engineering risks.
• Proficiency in modern project tracking tools like Jira, Confluence, or hardware PLM software.
• Exceptional cross-functional communication skills to challenge technical designs and align matrixed teams without direct authority.