Warehouse Automation Project Lead

Jobstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to lead intralogistics and warehouse automation projects, including 4-Way Shuttle, AGV/AMR systems. You will coordinate installation, testing, and commissioning across sites in Malaysia, liaising with engineering, software, and procurement teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years in automation or material handling. Travel to project sites will be frequent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Automation / Industrial Engineering.
• At least 3 years’ experience in automation, robotics, intralogistics, or material handling.
• Experience with AGV/AMR/ASRS/ Shuttle systems preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical and site layouts.
• Basic understanding of automation software systems (WMS/WES/WCS), PLCs, robotics, or industrial networking.
• Experience coordinating site installation and commissioning.
• Strong problem-solving and project coordination skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage intralogistics / warehouse automation projects including 4-Way Shuttle (4WS), AGV/AMR systems.
• Coordinate installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Supervise on-site installation works and system commissioning.
• Liaise with internal engineering, software, and integration teams.
• Coordinate with contractors, installers, and suppliers during project execution.
• Support system configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with layout validation and system optimization.
• Conduct SAT/UAT and commissioning verification.
• Provide technical updates and progress reports to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Support customer training and project handover.
• Maintain project documentation including installation reports, test records, and commissioning documents.
• Coordinate importation and delivery documentation for automation projects.

Skills

Project coordination

Automation knowledge

AGV/AMR systems

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics / Automation / Industrial Engineering

Tools

WMS/WES/WCS

PLC basics

Industrial networking

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking an experienced Automation Project Manager to lead intralogistics and warehouse automation projects, including 4-Way Shuttle, AGV/AMR systems. You will coordinate installation, testing, and commissioning across sites in Malaysia, liaising with engineering, software, and procurement teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 3 years in automation or material handling. Travel to project sites will be frequent.