Smart Factory Automation Engineer – AMR, SECS/GEM, RPA

Renesas Electronics Corporation; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineer in Malaysia to develop and support advanced automation solutions, including SECS/GEM, AMR, robotic arms, and RPA, as part of our Industry 4.0 journey. The role emphasizes ownership, learning agility, and problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Production, Equipment, Engineering, and IT teams to drive improvements in productivity, quality, and equipment utilization while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in automation or related engineering.
• Experience in industrial automation and system integration.
• Programming in Python / C# / SQL or similar.
• Experience with SECS/GEM, AMR, robotics, or RPA is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain factory automation solutions to improve productivity, quality, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Support and enhance SECS/GEM integration and system connectivity between manufacturing equipment, host systems, and factory automation platforms.
• Design, deploy, and maintain smart automation technologies, including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), robotic arms, and related material handling systems.
• Develop and support Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Zen Systems, and server-based applications to streamline manufacturing and engineering workflows.
• Troubleshoot automation systems, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Production, Equipment, Engineering, and IT teams.
• Provide timely support for critical automation systems, including after-hours support when required, to ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Prepare and maintain Smart Automation-related documentation and reports

Skills

Industrial automation

System integration

Programming/scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automation / Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Computer Engineering

Job description

Renesas Electronics Corporation is seeking an Automation Engineer in Malaysia to develop and support advanced automation solutions, including SECS/GEM, AMR, robotic arms, and RPA, as part of our Industry 4.0 journey. The role emphasizes ownership, learning agility, and problem-solving in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Production, Equipment, Engineering, and IT teams to drive improvements in productivity, quality, and equipment utilization while maintaining