PLC Programming Engineer | Johor Bahru, Johor | Commission Automated Motor Assembly Lines
This is a chance to commission automated assembly lines and robotic systems for a global automotive components manufacturer in Johor.
About the client
Mills Recruitment is partnering with a leading global automotive components manufacturer to hire a PLC Programming Engineer based at its manufacturing facility in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia, supporting the commissioning of automated motor assembly lines and robotic systems.
 
The role

• Verify programs and carry out electrical testing and commissioning of automated equipment, both before factory delivery and after on-site installation.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, servo motors, HMI systems and electrical control systems during installation and commissioning.
• Support the commissioning of automotive motor assembly lines, robotic systems and customised automation equipment.
• Provide electrical after-sales technical support to keep equipment running reliably.
• Prepare initial process workflows, operating requirements and critical technical parameters for new equipment.
• Record commissioning issues and equipment parameters, and maintain electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Work with Electrical Engineers and R&D teams on new equipment development and technical issue resolution.

About you
Must-haves:

• Diploma or above in Electrical Automation, Mechatronics Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of electrical commissioning experience on automated equipment, plus 2 years of PLC programming experience (5+ years preferred).
• Ability to carry out electrical commissioning, testing and troubleshooting independently.
• Proficiency with Siemens S7-1200 PLC, Variable Frequency Drives, servo tuning software and serial communication debugging tools.
• Knowledge of HMI systems, including Weintek and Pro-face.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime when required.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience with automotive motor assembly lines or non-standard automation equipment (highly preferred).
• Experience commissioning servo systems such as Delta, ABB or Inovance.
• Experience with industrial robots such as Yamaha, Yaskawa, Inovance or Estun.
• Team management experience.

What’s on offer

• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours:  9 am to 6 pm
• Location: Johor Bahru, Johor.
• Growth: work on new equipment development alongside Electrical and R&D teams.

Apply now
Apply online or send your latest CV to Chew Peck Lim at chewpeck.lim@millsrecruitment.com