Senior Project Engineer (Automation)

OMRON Corporation; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Malaysia is seeking an Automation Engineer responsible for executing automation solutions. The ideal candidate will guide junior engineers, manage project documentation, and have strong skills in PLC and SCADA programming. Candidates should possess excellent problem-solving abilities and experience in manufacturing processes. This role is crucial for project coordination and ensuring quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing processes.
• Strong background in PLC, SCADA, and networking technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues.

Responsibilities

• Execute automation solutions while guiding junior engineers.
• Coordinate technical consultation and project implementation.
• Ensure project documentation meets quality standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

PLC programming

SCADA knowledge

Networking technologies

Project management

Tools

PLC

SCADA

Python

Java

SQL

Job description

OMRON Corporation

Founded in 1933, OMRON has come a long way since and has evolved to become an organization committed to creating new social values. Today, In the APAC region, OMRON has a strong presence in Industrial Automation, Healthcare, and Device & Module Solutions. Let’s begin the exciting journey of Shaping Future 2030 together with us!

Job Scope

Responsible for undertaking automation solution execution, including guiding junior engineer on planning, development and implementation of project engineering; to both internal and external customer, while providing assistant to sales on technical consultation and coordination of projects.

Project Execution

• Control system integration and consultation
• Project kickoff and scheduling
• Generate/candidate/approve IO listing and engineering drawings
• Program development for PLC, touch panel, SCADA and etc.; including testing and debugging.
• Carry out FAT, SAT, site testing and commissioning.

Project documentation

• Ensure all engineering development meets expectation of quality and complies with safety standard.
• Plan, organize and conduct project meetings and training as and when needed.
• Plan, coordinate engineer or subcontractor in executing site work, prepare field service report for field work.

Project Planning

• Plan and execute projects within stipulated man‑days.
• Plan and execute projects within quoted schedules & to ensure project profitability with double digit margin.
• Assist and advise salesperson on sales proposal on control system configuration, integration and cost.

Continuous Improvement & New Solution Development

• Identify key improvement area on project deployment and solutions, such as program standardization using program templates.
• Improve and apply project management skills, including people interaction and management, delegation, planning and organizing.
• Up‑skill own knowledge and competencies in the assigned product lines and solutions.
• Identify, plan and improve engineering work process to meet certain standard and standardization for easier future deployment.

Collaboration with Sales Dept to provide win‑win solutions

• Work closely with sales and management team on identifying customer challenges and requirements, propose and conduct system testing (POC), presentation and/or trainings.
• Provide technical supports on control system configuration, technical advice and/or troubleshooting.
• Prepare and conduct technical training (include designing and developing training kit, manual/material) to SI Partners, distributors and customers.

Good documentation and housekeeping for data, files, assets and resources

• Report directly to Project Manager on project implementation progress and deliverables.
• Ensure project documentation, programs, drawings, FAT, SAT, Field Service Report, and etc; are updated and stored in Project Storage Folder.
• Ensure proper recording and update of all hardware assets; including loaned, stock or customer samples.

Job Requirement

• Industrial knowledge with experience in manufacturing process.
• Possess deep understanding on PLC / SCADA / Networking Technologies.
• Strong program development skills on PLC, HMI, SCADA, Network configuration.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills.
• Site work electrical and electronic troubleshooting capability.
• Networking, connectivity and integration of communication protocols such as modbus, Fins, MQTT, etc.
• Software programming, Python, Java, SQL, etc.