SCADA & PLC Programmer (Automation Engineer) (Bentong)ID:59056

8,000 MYR ~ 11,000 MYRPahangabout 5 hours ago

Overview

  • Salary

    8,000 MYR ~ 11,000 MYR

  • Industry

    Manufacturing(Chemicals/Materials)

  • Job Description

    Role Purpose
    The Automation Engineer will be the subject matter expert for our Siemens-based control systems. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of industrial automation projects—from designing HMI/SCADA interfaces to rogramming complex PLC logic—ensuring our manufacturing processes are efficient, data-driven, and minimize downtime.

    Key Responsibilities
    • System Design & Development: Develop, program, and commission Siemens PLC systems (S7-1200/1500) using TIA Portal.
    • SCADA/HMI Architecture: Design and optimize WinCC (TIA Portal) SCADA systems for real-time monitoring, alarm management, and historical data logging and prompt data analysis reports through SCADA data logging.
    • Process Optimization: Implement and tune PID control loops for critical variables such as temperature, pressure, and motor speed (essential for rubber thread consistency).
    • Motion Control: Configure and troubleshoot various brands of drives to ensure precise tension control across the production line.
    • Industrial Networking: Manage and troubleshoot interface and communication between field devices and the control room.
    • Maintenance & Support: Lead the troubleshooting of complex automation failures to minimize production downtime and provide root-cause analysis.
    • Documentation: Maintain up-to-date electrical schematics, software backups, and functional design specifications (FDS).

Qualifications

  • Requirement

    Experience & Education
    • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or Automation.
    • Years of Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in industrial automation, preferably within a continuous process manufacturing environment (e.g., rubber, textiles, or chemicals).
    • Industry Knowledge: Understanding of sensors, actuators, and pneumatic systems.

    Technical Skills
    • Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal (Step 7 & WinCC). Experience with SCL (Structured Control Language) is highly preferred.
    • Hardware Expertise: Hands-on experience with Siemens S7-1500/1200 PLCs and ET200SP distributed I/O modules.
    • Drive Systems: Strong knowledge of Siemens SINAMICS Startdrive for motor control.
    • Database Integration: Knowledge of linking SCADA systems to SQL databases for production reporting is a significant advantage.

    Soft Skills
    • Analytical mindset with a "safety-first" approach to programming.
    • Strong communication skills to collaborate with production and maintenance teams.
    • Ability to work independently and manage project timelines effectively.

  • English Level

    -

  • Other Language

    Mandarin, English

Additional Information

  • Benefit

    - Annual Leave 12 days
    - 13th months salary
    - Accommodation allowance
    - Higher than industry average performance bonus (can up to 6 months)
    - Outpatient Medical (including spouse and dependent) and Dental benefit (Employee only)
    - Group hospitalization (including spouse and dependent) and Group Personal Accident (Employee only)
    - Public holiday falls on a Saturday, one day is credited to the leave credits

  • Working Hour

    8.30 ~ 5.30pm

  • Holiday

    -

  • Job Function