Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

IMA AUTOMATION MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation technology company in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. You will design and build customized automated production equipment and collaborate across departments to ensure high-quality integration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and at least 8 years of relevant experience, alongside proficiency in CAD software like Autodesk Inventor and SolidWorks.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience in mechanical design, preferably in automation or robotics.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical calculation tools and tolerances.
• Deep passion for robotics and automation.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed designs for automated production equipment.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to ensure system integration.
• Prepare technical drawings and BOM for production support.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD proficiency

Cost assessment

Collaboration

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this key role, you will play a crucial part in designing and building automated production equipment tailored to meet our customers' specific needs.

IMA Automation is a globally unique group dedicated to offering clients a wide range of technology solutions for assembly and automation across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

• Design & Drafting: Create detailed designs and concepts for automated production equipment, ensuring they meet customer requirements and specifications.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with Controls, Software, Purchasing, Fabrication, Applications, and Service teams to provide expert guidance and ensure optimal system integration.
• Technical & Cost Calculations: Perform technical calculations and cost assessments to determine the feasibility and efficiency of designs.
• Documentation: Prepare technical drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), and other essential documentation to support production and assembly processes.
• Final Stage Support: Assist the production team during final fine‑tuning stages of machine assembly to ensure the highest quality and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• At least 8 years of hands‑on experience in mechanical design, preferably in automation or robotics.
• Proficiency in CAD applications such as Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Creo.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical calculation tools, geometric & dimensional tolerances, and forces.
• Deep passion for robotics and automation with the ability to design tooling based on sketches or verbal concepts.
• Ability to work independently and self‑sufficiently while managing multiple projects.

Application Questions

• Right to work in Malaysia.
• Expected monthly basic salary.
• Qualifications and certifications held.
• Years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer.
• CAD software experience.
• Fabrication experience.

If you’re a creative and driven engineer with a strong background in mechanical design and a passion for automation, we’d love to hear from you!