Automation Engineer

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop plans for iSMART Factory to achieve digitization of key processes in the manufacturing operations.
• Co-ordinate all resources from various departments to effectively implement iSMART factory initiatives.
• Provide training where necessary to ensure systems are implemented effectively and sustained.
• Provide framework and guidance for mass data analytics to ensure maximum benefits are derived from digitization process.
• Coordinate and manage IT support activities.
• Lead / participate in Engineering Projects as assigned and provide technical and documentation support to ensure new processes, equipment are tested, qualified and properly set up for mass production.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing to eliminate and/or reduce waste or any activity that consumes resources without adding value to operations.
• Provide training to Technicians on automation, new processes or changes to processes or equipment.
• Provide timely engineering support (as assigned) in failure analysis and troubleshooting to production to resolve quality/ production problems.
• Develop, implement and refine assemblies and test operations through process simplification and modification to drive continuous improvement programs to reduce cost of production non-value added activities.
• Identify, develop and implement process automation programs to enhance productivity.
• Set up a system to control / maintain, properly file, manage changes and distribute all Software programs for Production and Engineering department (include PLC programs, Robotic programs, Micro processor programs, etc).
• Perform regular audits to ensure existing program revision in use is in compliance with documented revision in the system.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Recognized degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial automation, including hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics, and sensors.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or ladder logic for PLCs.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 principles and IoT integration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.