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Automation Engineer

The HEINEKEN Company • Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

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Posted Sep 3, 2026Apply by Oct 3, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** Maintenance/Asset Reliability Engineering (likely mid–senior). 5–8+ years experience in manufacturing maintenance/automation/asset reliability.

**Stack/tools: **

  • CMMS and asset master data (key user/system owner)

  • OT / Process Automation and industrial automation systems (equipment/software)

  • IT concepts/integration with automation & maintenance platforms

  • Maintenance optimization methods: RCM, FMECA, TPM, breakdown analysis, MOC (Management of Change)

  • Automation/digitalisation support: automation master plans, backup systems

  • Top 3 responsibilities:

    1. Develop and run preventive maintenance plans for safety, legal, quality, and reliability.

    2. Manage CMMS/asset master data and maintenance documentation to enable planning and reporting.

    3. Monitor performance and lead improvement activities (uptime/reliability), including breakdown analysis, restoration, modifications, and MOC.

  • Must-have skills:

    • Process automation/OT expertise; industrial automation systems knowledge

    • Preventive maintenance + asset reliability experience in manufacturing

    • CMMS + asset master data management (system owner/key user)

    • Breakdown analysis and continuous improvement (RCM/FMECA/TPM)

    • Spare parts/inventory/CAPEX & cost control fundamentals

    • Stakeholder communication and technical facilitation/mentoring

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Strong h

Full Description

Responsibilities

Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for safety, legal, quality, and equipment reliability requirements. Manage asset master data, maintenance systems, and CMMS documentation to ensure accurate maintenance planning and reporting. Monitor plant and equipment performance, driving initiatives to improve uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency. Execute maintenance improvement activities, including breakdown analysis, restoration, modifications, and Management of Change (MOC). Support automation and digitalisation initiatives, including maintaining automation master plans and backup systems. Manage spare parts strategy, critical inventory, supplier agreements, and maintenance-related CAPEX activities. Mentor and train technicians on maintenance best practices, equipment restoration, and troubleshooting techniques. Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives through preventive maintenance optimization and equipment reliability programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5–8 years of working experience in maintenance engineering, automation, or asset reliability within a manufacturing environment. Strong expertise in Process Automation, Operational Technology (OT), and industrial automation systems, equipment, and software. Proven experience in maintenance engineering, preventive maintenance, and asset reliability management within a manufacturing environment. Good understanding of IT systems, concepts, and integration with automation and maintenance platforms. Experience in cost control, supply management, spare parts planning, and inventory management processes. Hands-on experience managing CMMS and asset master data as a key user or system owner. Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills with knowledge of RCM, FMECA, TPM, and other maintenance optimization tools and methodologies. Ability to analyze equipment performance, conduct breakdown analysis, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Good communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coach and support technical teams.

Process AutomationOperational TechnologyAsset Reliability ManagementPreventive MaintenanceCMMSRCMFMECATPMBreakdown AnalysisManagement of ChangeSpare Parts PlanningStakeholder Managementmulti-location

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