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Job ID : 1585939 Date Updated : April 7th, 2026

PR/160377 | AUTOMATION MANAGER (INDUSTRY 4.0 EXPERTISE) - BASED IN JOHOR

Location Malaysia, Johor
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our Client is a leading manufacturer of precision‑engineered components, providing end‑to‑end solutions for global regions across Singapore, Malaysia, China, Thailand, Vietnam, India, Japan, and North America.  This organization is advancing smart factory transformation by integrating automation, digitalization, and data-driven engineering to enhance productivity, quality, and operational excellence.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Define and lead the factory-wide automation and digitalization roadmap to support long-term manufacturing and business objectives.

  • Identify and implement automation, robotics, and digital workflow opportunities that improve productivity, process stability, and equipment performance.

  • Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical automation, electrical and controls, vision systems, and IoT and network engineering.

  • Oversee the full lifecycle of automation projects, from feasibility and design through installation, validation, and handover.

  • Establish and maintain engineering standards for automation architecture, coding practices, safety compliance, risk management, and documentation.

  • Drive smart factory initiatives including machine data connectivity, digital dashboards, predictive maintenance, and advanced inspection technologies.

  • Act as the technical interface with internal stakeholders and external vendors to align scope, timelines, budgets, and technical solutions.
     

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation & Control Systems or equivalent. 

  • Preferably with at least 8 years of experience in Factory Automation as well as exposure to Industry 4.0 transformation initiatives.

  • Strong technical capability in PLC and HMI programming, Electrical Control Systems, Automation architecture, IoT platforms as well as machine connectivity.
     

Interested candidates are welcomed to apply online.

 

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 6 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Fluent
Minimum Japanese Level None
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Malaysia, Johor

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Other (Manufacturing)

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