Senior Smart Manufacturing Integration Engineer

Agilent; Penang; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, seeks a seasoned automation engineer to lead production-floor workflow modeling and capacity studies using Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. You will build discrete-event models, run what-if analyses, and translate outputs into actionable factory-layout and automation architecture recommendations.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA, IIoT, and data architectures, plus strong collaboration across Manufacturing, Controls, IT/OT, MES,

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Computer Engineering.
• 8+ years in smart manufacturing, factory automation, or automation engineering.
• Hands-on with Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation and production-workflow optimization.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead production-floor workflow, capacity, material-flow, and resource-utilization studies.
• Develop discrete-event simulation models and scenario logic for production lines and routing.
• Coordinate integration of machines with Ignition SCADA and data-collection systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure, reliable, scalable automation solutions.

Skills

Automation

Manufacturing

SCADA

IIoT

Python

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD in Automation/Mechatronics/Electrical/Industrial/Computer Eng

Tools

Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation

Ignition

OPC UA

MQTT

Sparkplug B

Job description

Job Description

Lead production-floor workflow, capacity, material-flow, and resource-utilization studies using Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation. Develop discrete-event simulation models and scenario logic covering production lines, equipment, operators, buffers, material handling, product routing, process logic, cycle times, and operational constraints. Conduct what-if analysis, bottleneck analysis, line balancing, capacity studies, and automation assessments to optimize production processes and factory layouts. Translate simulation outputs into practical recommendations for factory layout, production workflow, automation architecture, capacity improvement, and equipment investment. Define machine connectivity and data requirements for new automation equipment, including PLC interfaces, equipment states, alarms, production counters, process parameters, quality results, and diagnostic information. Coordinate the integration of machines with Ignition SCADA for equipment visualization, alarming, historical data collection, operational monitoring, and performance analysis. Develop standardized machine tag structures, naming conventions, equipment models, and contextualized data aligned with Unified Namespace principles. Support connectivity through approved industrial protocols and technologies, including OPC UA, MQTT, Sparkplug B, industrial Ethernet, and APIs. Ensure automation suppliers provide integration-ready equipment with appropriate controls hardware, communication capability, interface documentation, data-point lists, network requirements, and test provisions. Collaborate with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls, IT, OT, Cybersecurity, MES, and Quality teams to ensure the complete solution is secure, reliable, maintainable, and scalable. Develop and execute verification plans for workflow performance, simulation accuracy, machine connectivity, SCADA visualization, tag behavior, alarm handling, historian data, communication recovery, and system integration. Support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning, qualification, ramp-up, troubleshooting, and handover of automation and connectivity solutions at manufacturing sites. Develop reusable Tecnomatix simulation libraries, SCADA templates, connectivity standards, equipment data models, and engineering guidelines for future projects and multi-site deployment.

Qualifications

Qualifications Bachelor or Master or PhD in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Computer Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited college/university. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in smart manufacturing, factory automation, manufacturing systems, industrial digitalization, or automation engineering. Hands-on experience with Siemens Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, including discrete-event simulation, production workflow modeling, scenario planning, capacity analysis, bottleneck analysis, and process optimization. Hands-on experience working directly with manufacturing operations and production-floor equipment, with the ability to troubleshoot issues across the physical machine, controls, connectivity, SCADA, and manufacturing-system layers. Experience in factory automation, machine integration, PLCs, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols, with practical knowledge of Ignition, OPC UA, MQTT/Sparkplug, and industrial networking. Knowledge and experience in Unified Namespace (UNS), IIoT, OT/IT integration, MES/MOM, and manufacturing data architecture. Programming/scripting experience in SIMTalk and/or Python, with working knowledge of SQL and/or JavaScript. Experience with C#, VBA, or other programming languages is an advantage. Strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to translate production-floor challenges into scalable automation and digital manufacturing solutions. Demonstrate strong leadership, influencing, communication, project planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Team player who can effectively collaborate with Manufacturing, Controls, IT/OT, MES, Operations, Engineering, and external system integrators. Able to adapt well in a dynamic manufacturing environment, learn emerging Industry 4.0 technologies, and work independently with minimal supervision.

Additional Details

Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

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