Senior Manufacturing Digitalization Engineer

Alton Intelligent Technology Sdn. Bhd.; Pontian; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Digitalization Engineer to drive factory-wide digitalization, planning, implementing, and optimizing manufacturing IT solutions across the plant.

You will work with MES, WMS, APS, PLM, QMS, and other enterprise systems, coordinate IT infrastructure, collaborate with users and vendors, and contribute to AI-enabled projects and data governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in IT/engineering
• Min 2 years IT/digitalization experience
• Experience in manufacturing IT systems
• Familiar with MES, WMS, APS, PLM, QMS
• Basic AI and smart manufacturing knowledge
• Data management and governance knowledge
• Strong project coordination and communication
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Translate business needs into digital solutions
• Proactive and adaptable in fast-paced environment
• English and/or Chinese communication

Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of factory-wide digitalization initiatives
• Develop digitalization plans and roadmaps for facilities
• Coordinate IT infrastructure deployment (network, server, OT/IT)
• Support implementation and integration of MES, WMS, QMS, APS, PLM
• Work with users and vendors to gather requirements and ensure successful implementation
• Provide ongoing system support and optimization
• Support data connectivity between manufacturing platforms
• Support factory data governance and data quality initiatives
• Analyze operational data to identify issues and opportunities
• Assist in evaluating and implementing AI-related projects

Skills

IT systems

Manufacturing IT

Data governance

Cross-functional

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

MES

WMS

APS

PLM

QMS

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Senior Manufacturing Digitalization Engineer

This role supports factory-wide digitalization and information systems initiatives, including planning, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing systems and digital solutions.

About the role

This role supports factory-wide digitalization and information systems initiatives, including planning, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing systems and digital solutions.

Candidates with strong qualifications and relevant experience may be considered for a Supervisor-level position as Digital Transformation Supervisor.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning and implementation of factory-wide digitalization and information systems initiatives

• Assist in developing digitalization plans and implementation roadmaps for new and existing manufacturing facilities

• Coordinate the deployment of IT infrastructure, including network, server room, and industrial control network (OT/IT) infrastructure

• Coordinate and support the implementation, configuration, testing, and integration of key manufacturing systems such as MES, WMS, QMS, APS, and PLM

• Work closely with business users and system vendors to understand requirements and ensure successful system implementation

• Provide ongoing system support and optimization to ensure digital solutions deliver practical business value

• Support system integration and data connectivity between different manufacturing platforms

• Support factory data governance and data quality improvement initiatives

• Analyze operational data to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for improvement

• Support the evaluation and implementation of smart manufacturing and AI-related projects

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Engineering, IoT, Smart Manufacturing, or a related field

• Minimum 2 years of experience in IT, digitalization, information systems, or manufacturing digital transformation

• Experience in manufacturing IT systems or factory digitalization projects is highly preferred

• Familiar with manufacturing systems such as MES, WMS, APS, PLM, QMS, or other related enterprise/manufacturing applications

• Basic understanding of industrial AI, AI visual inspection, smart manufacturing, and digital transformation projects

• Knowledge of data management, data governance, and data analysis

• Strong project coordination and cross-functional communication skills

• Good analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

• Able to understand business requirements and translate them into practical digital solutions

• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

• Good communication skills in English and/or Chinese will be an advantage.