Senior Automation Engineer

FLEXTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (PENANG) SDN BHD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer located in Perai, Penang. In this role, you will design, engineer, and modify automation equipment to automate manufacturing processes. You will also establish maintenance plans and collaborate with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree and have at least 3 years of experience. The position offers medical, dental, life insurance, paid time off, and bonuses. Join us in supporting our teams who build great products.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of equivalent experience in automation engineering.
• Strong understanding of automation equipment and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design and modify automation equipment for manufacturing processes.
• Prepare manuals and training documentation for auto equipment.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance automation solutions.

Skills

Automation equipment design

Preventive maintenance

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Senior Automation Engineer located in Perai, Penang.

Responsible for specifying, designing and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications.

Typical Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes.
• Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and processes.
• Understand the machine operating standards, sequence of wear‑and‑tear parts and product defects.
• Ensure uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance.
• Willingness to learn & enhance skills in all types of automation equipment.
• Prepare why‑why evaluation & drive permanent corrective actions.
• Provide feedback to improve design of process and equipment.
• Direct daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with other functional groups (engineering, operations) to ensure efficient operation of the departmental function.
• Collaborate and provide input to planning, building, and maintaining the automation framework and associated processes for new products.
• Identify and drive change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of customer requirements, offer suggestions and ideas on how best to deliver automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, dental, vision.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Bonuses.

Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability. Please email [e-mail] for assistance in the application process.