Senior Automation Engineer
Flex • Malaysia
Role & seniority: Senior Automation Engineer (mid-to-senior level)
Stack/tools: Design, specification, and maintenance of automation equipment, tooling and applications; development of technical manuals, drawings, models, training docs; preventive and breakdown maintenance; participation in automation framework for new products
Top 3 responsibilities
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Design, engineer, modify moderately complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes
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Create and maintain documentation (manuals, drawings, models, maintenance plans, troubleshooting guides); ensure machine uptime via preventive and breakdown maintenance
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Lead maintenance coordination with engineering/operations, drive continuous improvement (why-why analyses, permanent corrective actions, feedback to design) and support production needs
Must-have skills
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus ~3 years of equivalent experience
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Ability to design, engineer, modify automation solutions; perform troubleshooting; prepare technical documentation; coordinate maintenance with cross-functional teams
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Willingness to learn across various types of automation equipment and drive process/equipment improvements
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Nice-to-haves: None specified in posting
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Location & work type: Perai, Penang; on-site, full-time role with potential cross-functional collaboration across engineering and operations
Full Description
Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Senior Automation Engineer located in Perai, Penang. Responsible for specifying, designing and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications. What a typical day looks like: Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately-complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes. Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes. Understand the machine operating standards, onsequence of wear and tear parts and product defects Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance Should be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of Automation equipment. Should prepare why-why evaluation & drive for permanent corrective actions. Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment. Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs Coordinates maintenance activities with other functional groups such as engineering and operations to ensure the efficient operation of the departmental function. Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the Automation framework and associated processes for new products. Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes. Demonstrates and thorough undersetting of customer requirements, offer suggestions and ideas on how best to deliver automation solutions. The experience we’re looking to add to our team: Typically requires a Bachelor degree in related field and 3 years of equivalent experience What you’ll receive for the great work you provide: Medical benefits, dental, vision Life Insurance Paid Time Off Bonuses FA22 Job Category Production Engineering Required Skills: Optional Skills: Flex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first). Through the collective strength of 140,000 team members across 30 countries and responsible, sustainable operations, Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career with Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your growth, and build great products for our customers that improve people’s lives. Together, let’s create the extraordinary! Join our talent community to learn more about job opportunities, company news and events.