Project Manager (Automation Equipment)

One Seven Consulting; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

One Seven Consulting is seeking a Project Manager to lead automation equipment projects from initiation to customer acceptance. You will coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls and software teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure quality and scope are delivered on time.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years in automation project management, hands-on experience across FAT/SAT and commissioning, and the ability to navigate complex supply chains in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of project management experience in automation equipment manufacturing or similar.
• Hands-on PM track record across requirements, design, FAT, SAT and final acceptance.
• Able to operate in fast-moving manufacturing environments.
• Experience in robotic automation or complete production-line projects is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of automation projects from kick-off to final customer acceptance.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, controls/software and procurement.
• Maintain detailed project schedules and monitor budgets to protect margins.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain, design changes or lead times.
• Communicate progress and issues with customers, coordinating reviews and sign-offs.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Bachelor's in Mechatronics Eng

Bachelor's in Electrical Eng

Bachelor's in Industrial Eng

Tools

MS Project

Scheduling software

Job description

We are partnering with an automation equipment manufacturer in a search for a Project Manager to lead the delivery of automation equipment projects from kick-off through to final customer acceptance, ensuring each project is completed on schedule, within budget, to specification and to the required quality standard.

Responsibilities

Own the full lifecycle of automation projects, from kick-off and requirements capture through design, build, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), delivery, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and final sign-off.

Lead multidisciplinary project teams spanning mechanical, electrical, controls/PLC and software engineering, together with procurement and logistics specialists.

Act as the central interface between the company, internal project teams, suppliers and customers, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, controls/software, manufacturing, procurement, quality and service functions.

Build and maintain detailed project schedules covering critical paths, equipment lead times and resource allocation, tracking progress so that all project activities complete on time.

Manage project budgets by monitoring labour and material costs, containing scope creep and protecting healthy profit margins.

Anticipate risks arising from supply chain delays, technical bottlenecks or specification changes, and put effective mitigation plans in place.

Partner with procurement on the timely sourcing of project materials and components, identifying and tracking long-lead items and critical parts.

Plan and coordinate internal testing, FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning and customer acceptance, with FAT requirements and acceptance criteria clearly defined and agreed with the customer.

Serve as the customer's primary point of contact on all project matters, issuing regular progress and status updates, managing expectations and resolving technical or commercial issues.

Run project kick-off meetings, progress reviews, technical meetings and design reviews with customers, sustaining professional and effective relationships for the duration of each project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related technical field.

5-10 years of project management experience specifically within automation equipment manufacturing, robotics, custom machinery or system integration.

Hands-on project management track record in automation equipment or machine-building projects, spanning customer requirement definition, engineering, procurement, manufacturing, integration, FAT, installation, commissioning and final acceptance.

Able to operate effectively in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Experience in robotic automation, assembly systems, inspection machines, material handling systems, semiconductor equipment, electronics automation or complete production-line automation is a strong plus.