Project Manager - Digital Robotics

VAT GROUP; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Malaysia seeks a Project Manager - Digital Robotics to lead and coordinate digital automation projects focused on vision systems and AR. The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in a related field, strong experience in automation project management, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams. This role involves driving project pipelines, ensuring digital commissioning, and collaborating with various teams for effective implementations. Candidates familiar with MES and robotics integration will excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Robotics Engineering or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in automation project management.
• Familiarity with digitalization of manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive project pipeline for AR work instructions and robotics integration.
• Lead digital commissioning for process validation and performance analytics.
• Collaborate with EHS, Manufacturing Engineering, and suppliers for safe rollouts.

Skills

Automation project management

Robotics integration

Vision systems

Digital commissioning tools

Cross-functional team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or related field

Tools

Simulation tools for material flow (e.g., Tecnomatix, FlexSim)

MES/D365 ERP

Job description

Project Manager - Digital Robotics will lead and coordinate digital automation projects focused on vision systems, AR-guided assembly, digital commissioning, and real-time robotic data integration. Help establish a digital ecosystem where data meets physical execution — reducing training time, enhancing precision, and enabling rapid scalability

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Drive project pipeline for AR work instructions, digital commissioning, and robotics integration
• Lead digital commissioning for process validation, simulation, and performance analytics
• Coordinate software vendors and internal teams for AR and robotics platforms
• Identify and implement vision-based inspection and feedback systems
• Align cross-functional teams to connect automation with digital productivity metrics
• Define use cases that increase productivity with digital robotics solutions across product lines and regions
• Drive automation investments in Digital Robotics with up to 1m CHF budgets
• Collaborate with EHS, Manufacturing Engineering, and suppliers for safe and scalable rollouts
• Coordinate pilot deployment, vendor engagement, simulation testing, and site ramp-up
• Define and integrate standardized automation architectures (e.g. D365, MES systems, etc.)
• Develop documentation, workflows, and investment cases for digital robotics initiatives

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Robotics Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or Manufacturing Systems Engineering (reflecting digital integration needs)
• 2+ years of experience in automation project management, including Robotics integration and commissioning
• Familiarity with vision systems, AR-assisted assembly, and digital commissioning tools
• Digitalization of manufacturing processes (MES, IoT, AR/VR)
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and vendors in a global manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Robotics Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or Manufacturing Systems Engineering (reflecting digital integration needs)
• 5+ years of experience in automation project management, including Robotics integration and commissioning
• LEAN / Six Sigma experience preferred (Green Belt or Black Belt an advantage)
• Technical expertise in Ssmulation tools for material flow (e.g., Tecnomatix, FlexSim)
• Experience with shopfloor automation in high-mix manufacturing involving safety risk reductions
• Familiarity with polishing, presetting, setup operations, and ergonomics-enhancing systems
• Robotics programming and integration (e.g., ABB, KUKA, Fanuc)
• Familiarity with vision systems, AR-assisted assembly, and digital commissioning tools
• Experience with MES/D365 ERP integration and data analytics for automation
• Proven track record managing projects up to CHF 1M and scaling them across sites
• Exposure to semiconductors or advanced industrial sectors a big advantage
• Structured project delivery mindset with strong vendor and stakeholder management