Sales & Application Engineer

RA ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION SDN BHD; Kuching; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance & accommodation

Commission structure rewards closers

Direct mentorship from Founder & MD

Clear career progression

Job summary

RA Robotics & Automation Sdn Bhd is seeking a driven Sales Engineer to be the face of RA to customers in Malaysia. You will manage the full sales cycle, from identifying opportunities and customer visits to preparing technical proposals and closing projects, with direct mentorship from the Founder & MD and strong commission potential.

The role covers automation technologies across robotics, machine vision, Industry 4.0, and OEM solutions, with travel to customer sites in Kuching, Johor, and

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in engineering or related technical field.
• 2–5 years of experience in technical sales, automation sales, or engineering project coordination.
• Solid understanding of industrial automation: robotics, PLCs, machine vision, Industry 4.0, etc.
• Able to read and interpret SOW documents, engineering drawings, and BOMs.
• Familiar with project scheduling tools such as Gantt charts, MS Project, or Excel.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
• Mandarin is a strong advantage due to Mandarin-speaking customers.
• Commercially driven with negotiation and closing abilities.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites in Kuching, Johor, and other locations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customers in semiconductor, HDD, electronics, and precision manufacturing sectors.
• Conduct customer visits to understand production challenges, pain points, and automation needs.
• Present RA's capabilities — robotics, automation, Industry 4.0, AI, machine vision, OEM solutions.
• Proactively build a pipeline by engaging customers early in their project planning cycle.
• Maintain relationships with existing accounts to drive repeat and follow-on business.
• Obtain and review SOW documents from customers.
• Work with engineering to develop conceptual solutions and BOMs.
• Prepare accurate, competitive quotations and proposals.
• Prepare and maintain Gantt charts to track project progress and timelines.
• Coordinate with production planner on status, capacity and delivery schedules.

Skills

Sales

Technical sales

Automation

Project coordination

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor or Diploma in Engineering or related field

Engineering or technical background

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Job description

We are growing and looking for a driven Sales Engineer to be the face of RA to our customers. You will manage the full sales cycle from identifying opportunities and conducting customer visits, to preparing technical proposals and closing projects. This is a high-impact role with direct mentorship from the Founder & MD, strong commission potential, and clear career progression.

Key responsibilities

Identify and develop new customers in semiconductor, HDD, electronics, and precision manufacturing sectors

Conduct customer visits to understand production challenges, pain points, and automation needs

Present RA's full capabilities — robotics, automation, Industry 4.0, AI integration, machine vision, and OEM solutions

Proactively build a pipeline by engaging customers early in their project planning cycle

Maintain strong relationships with existing accounts to drive repeat and follow-on business

Obtain and review Project Scope of Work (SOW) documents from customers

Work with the engineering team to develop conceptual solutions and Bill of Materials (BOM)

Prepare accurate, competitive, and professional technical quotations and proposals

Prepare and maintain Gantt charts to track active project progress against agreed timelines

Liaise with the production planner on project status, capacity, and delivery schedules

About you

Degree or Diploma in any Engineering discipline — Mechatronic, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electronic, or Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical field

2–5 years of experience in technical sales, automation sales, or engineering project coordination — fresh engineers with strong commercial instincts are welcome

Solid understanding of industrial automation — robotics, PLCs, machine vision, Industry 4.0, or similar

Able to read and interpret SOW documents, engineering drawings, and BOMs

Familiar with project scheduling tools such as Gantt charts, Microsoft Project, or Excel

Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia

Mandarin speaker is a strong advantage — many of our key customers are Mandarin-speaking manufacturers

Commercially driven — strong negotiation, follow-up discipline, and ability to close independently

Willing to travel to customer sites in Kuching, Johor, and outstation locations as required

Experience in semiconductor, HDD, electronics, or precision manufacturing is a strong advantage

About us

RA Robotics & Automation Sdn Bhd is a Kuching-based engineering company specialising in industrial automation, robotics, machine vision, Industry 4.0 integration, and turnkey engineering solutions. We serve world‑class manufacturers in the semiconductor, HDD, electronics, solar, and precision manufacturing industries across Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. Our customers include multinational manufacturers operating in Sama Jaya Free Industrial Zone and beyond.

Commission structure rewards closers — the more you sell, the more you earn

Travel allowance & accommodation fully covered for all outstation assignments

Direct mentorship from the Founder & MD

Clear career progression in a fast‑moving engineering company