Software Automation Engineer

Pentamaster Corporation Berhad (Official); Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentamaster Corporation Berhad is seeking an Automation Engineer in Penang to design, develop, and implement automation systems for global clients. You will troubleshoot issues, manage process control, and collaborate with electrical engineering and robotics teams to ensure seamless integration and performance optimization.

This on-site role requires strong problem-solving, teamwork, and willingness to travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Automation and robotics experience in industrial settings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience with PLC programming and HMI/SCADA tools.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional, on-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation systems.
• Troubleshoot automation issues and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering and robotics teams.
• Travel to customer sites for setup and support.

Skills

Automation and Robotics

Problem-solving

Teamwork & communication

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Keyence PLC

Beckhoff PLC

HMI development (C#)

SCADA Ignition

SCADA WinCC

MQTT

OPC UA

Cognex vision

Job description

Pentamaster Corporation Berhad is a global leader in providing world-class automation solutions and services to multinational manufacturers in the semiconductor, medical, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors across APAC, North America, and Europe. We offer a one-stop solution center with a full range of services, from design consultation to system implementation, training, maintenance, and upgrading. With more than 32 years of experience, we deliver flexible manufacturing, quality services, cost-effective solutions, and timely delivery, positioning us for significant growth.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Automation Engineer located in Penang, Malaysia. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation systems. Daily tasks include troubleshooting automation system issues, process control, and working with electrical engineering and robotics. The role also involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Automation and Robotics skills
• Electrical Engineering or Software Automation proficiency
• Knowledge of control systems and software programming
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Able to work on-site in Penang, Malaysia and travel locally and overseas to customers site for setup
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or related field
• Experience in the semiconductor, medical, automotive, or consumer electronics sectors is a plus

Requirements

• PLC Programming : Proven experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, Keyence, Beckhoff, and/or comparable PLC platforms
• Robotics Integration Skills: Hands-on knowledge of industrial robotics systems (Epson, ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, or equivalent vendors)
• HMI Development Proficiency: Experience developing HMIs using C# and/or third-party vendor-specific applications
• SCADA Systems: Experience with industrial SCADA platforms (e.g., Ignition, WinCC, FactoryTalk)
• IoT Integration: Exposure to IIoT protocols (MQTT, OPC UA) and industrial edge devices
• Machine Vision Systems: Familiarity with machine vision applications is a strong plus (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)