Solutions Engineer - Automotive

Emerson Automation; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation technology firm in Penang is looking for a Software Engineer with at least 2 years of experience in software development and system integration. The candidate should be proficient in programming languages such as LabVIEW, C#, C++, or Python. Key responsibilities include developing custom test solutions, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives. A commitment to ongoing learning and problem-solving in a dynamic environment is essential, along with effective communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive benefits plans

Flexible time off plans

Employee Development Programs

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software development or system integration.
• Demonstrated programming skills with LabVIEW, C#, C++, or Python.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers and partners to develop test solutions.
• Collaborate on design and implementation of software solutions.
• Review quality of work and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Software Development

System Integration

Test and Measurement

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

LabVIEW

C#

C++

Python

Job description

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Interact with customers, NI staff, external partners, and external suppliers in support of crafting, implementing, and sustaining custom test solutions.
• High-level collaborative design of coordinated solutions.
• Ensure alignment with development processes and standard methodologies.
• Engage in the development of reusable software to be applied by multiple projects.
• Review work quality and mentor junior engineers.
• Work with Project Managers to find efficient technical solutions to project challenges.
• Responsible for technical work for the given project.
• Collaborate with the project lead on the design of the systems, workflows, and architectures that enable the future state to be achieved with the use of NI and NI ecosystem tools and offerings.
• Guide the introduction of new systems and workflows to enable the customer's desired future state (business outcome).
• Help with providing training, mentoring, and growing new talent in the ADAS, VSE, EV Power Conversion, and Electronics spaces.
• Leads customer technical onsite tasks and helps advance opportunities.

Who You Are:

You will be accountable for delivering software solutions that adhere to industry best practices, leveraging your business knowledge to identify risks and challenges, and proactively providing technical solutions. You will be motivated to tackle and solve complex problems, and you will be driven and energized to persist until these highly complex challenges are resolved.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BS degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in SW Development, system integration, and/or test and measurements industry.
• Demonstrated ability to use one or more programming languages (LabVIEW, C#, C++, Python, etc.) in software design and implementation.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and experience working directly with customers, engineers, and business partners.
• Ability to work optimally in a fast-paced, changing, and ambitious environment.
• Problem-solve effectively - diagnose technical issues and propose effective solutions.
• Take initiative, be a self-starter, and work independently.
• Persistently drive tasks and lead projects to successful completion.
• Quickly learn applicable technology, systems, and products.
• Familiarity with NI products and platforms.
• Availability to travel 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Understanding of Automotive communication networks and protocols.
• Good knowledge of ADAS ECUs and sensors like camera, RADAR, LiDAR, Ultrasonic, etc.
• Experience with industry standards for crafting to meet safety and certification requirements for high-power panel design.
• Experience in LabVIEW, TestStand, VeriStand, LabVIEW RT/FPGA, and PXI/cRIO platforms, as well as text-based languages like C/C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps, GitHub, and CI/CD tools like Jenkins.
  

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!

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