SCADA Engineer

ATS Global; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS International B.V. is seeking an experienced Automation Specialist for on-site work in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur region). You will manage full project life cycles from requirements to commissioning, FAT/SAT, handover, and client training.

Key focus areas include industrial automation, SCADA (Ignition/WinCC), data center and building management integration, and robust documentation. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial automation or related field.
• Experience with SCADA, Ignition, WinCC and HMI development.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and automation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and develop automation solutions for customers.
• Deliver pre- and post-sales support, troubleshooting, and system optimizations.
• Commission, test, and hand over automation projects including SCADA and HVAC systems.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and training materials.
• Collaborate with sales, software, and cross-functional teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Customer facing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Ignition

WinCC

SCADA Programming

SQL Databases

Python

C# / .NET

Java

Job description

The Position

You will work on complete project life cycle from, user requirements specifications to create functional design specifications, before taking part in execution, commissioning, factory acceptance tests, site installation, production of operation, preparing training manuals, and customer training. On completionof each project you will serve as part of a support group maintaining deployed systems to ensure their operability within the production environment.

This role requires expertise in industrial automation, Data Center / Building management system, mechanical systems, and production processes, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Technical Support & Solution Development:

• Work closely with customers to understand their technical issues, requirements and provide tailored support and solutions.
• Offer pre-sales and post-sales support, including troubleshooting and system optimizations.
• Develop application, design and implement automation solutions, leveraging IoT sensors, machines and devices to connect and monitor industrial processes and equipment
• Experience on PLC and SCADA development and integration.
• Ensuring key documents are completed as required.
• Support and delivery of data center and Shop-Floor IT projects including applications including Ignition (SCADA) developed applications, .NET applications and Shopfloor I.T which links the shop floor to a corporate system.

Commissioning & Testing:

• Perform detailed commissioning of SCADA (BMS/DCIM), and HVAC systems in the manufacturing and data centre facility.
• Working with different protocol and IOT connectivity
• Execute pre-commissioning checks, inspections, and tests on various systems (e.g., generators, UPS, HVAC, cooling systems, fire suppression, lighting, power distribution).
• Conduct FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) for critical infrastructure systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and rectifications of any issues found during testing and commissioning processes

Customer Engagement & Training:

• Conduct product demonstrations, technical presentations, and training sessions for clients.
• Provide on-site support and commissioning of equipment or software.
• Develop technical documentation, including user manuals and application notes

Collaboration & Project Management:

• Work with sales teams to identify customer needs and provide technical insights during the sales process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for software integration and testing.
• Assist in project planning, execution, and coordination between internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Ensuring key documents are completed as required.
• Interface with all levels of external stakeholdersfor detailed planning and delivery of the projectdepending on the experience.

System Handover & Documentation:

• Ensure a smooth handover of systems to the operations team by providing thorough documentation and training.
• Assist with the creation of final as-built documentation, operational manuals, and maintenance procedures.
• Prepare reports summarizing testing outcomes and issues encountered

Vendor Oversight:

• Liaise with panel manufacturers to ensure correct interpretation and execution of panel designs/drawing; provide clarifications and resolve technical queries as needed. Conduct site visits to panel manufacturing works (in Malaysia) to monitor fabrication, assembly, wiring, and testing of panels, ensuring conformity to design, quality benchmarks, and project timelines

Site Installation & Commissioning:

• Mobilise to Malaysia site, Support the site team in the construction & commissioning phase and provide technical leadership on the panel design including interface to customer
• Lead/manage the commissioning process, including Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all systems

Project Management:

• Coordinate with project managers, procurement teams, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of panels and resolve any issues that may arise during manufacture or delivery and help Project manager on scope changes and risk management

Documentation:

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, reports and data

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance panel design, manufacturing processes, and testing methodologies

Key Skills Required Include

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Min 7 years of proven experience similar or relevant field.
• Added advantage for knowledge in SCADA, Ignition, Wincc, Others), HMI development knowledge or of supporting and delivering Datacentre/BMS.
• Added advantage in knowledge of Manufacturing Processes & Automation
• Experience with PLC and SCADA Programming
• Experience with different databases is essential (MS SQL/ Oracle/ MySQL, etc.)
• Experience with different protocols, Machine Communication for building and manufacturing industries.
• Experienceinconfiguring,buildingandredistributingofthird-partylibrariesforembedded and Microsoft Windows.
• Mid-level of proficiency in Python, Microsoft .NET technologies (C#)
• Mid / low-level of proficiency in JAVA, ASP .NET and web technologies.

Other Skills:

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical presentations and customer interactions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Customer facing experience
• Support delivery
• Competent in producing technical and root cause documentation

Further Key Skills

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

The Company

ATS International B.V. is The Independent Solution Provider for Industrial & Process Automation and Information Technology users worldwide. Founded in 1986, ATS is expert in Control Technologies, SCADA/HMI, Programming Languages, Communication & Networks, Databases and Manufacturing Execution Systems. Six ATS Business Activities transfer this knowledge to our customers: ATS Training, ATS Consulting, ATS On-Site Support, ATS Projects, ATS Software Development and ATS Products. ATS has a worldwide network of offices and experts to support Global and Local organizations.