Smart Factory Automation Engineer

Job description

Join Renesas Kulim as an Automation Engineer and be part of our Industry 4.0 journey. You will develop and support automation solutions including SECS/GEM, AMR, robotic arms, RPA, and Zen Systems. We seek highly dedicated individuals with strong learning agility, ownership, and problem-solving capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain factory automation solutions to improve productivity, quality, equipment utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Support and enhance SECS/GEM integration and system connectivity between manufacturing equipment, host systems, and factory automation platforms.
• Design, deploy, and maintain smart automation technologies, including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR), robotic arms, and related material handling systems.
• Develop and support Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Zen Systems, and server-based applications to streamline manufacturing and engineering workflows.
• Troubleshoot automation systems, perform root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with Production, Equipment, Engineering, and IT teams.
• Provide timely support for critical automation systems, including after-hours support when required, to ensure minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Prepare and maintain Smart Automation-related documentation and reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related Engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge or experience in industrial automation, system integration, and manufacturing automation solutions.
• Programming or scripting skills (e.g., Python, C#, SQL, VB.NET, Java, or equivalent).
• Experience or exposure to SECS/GEM, AMR, robotics, RPA, or Smart Factory technologies is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Self-motivated, committed, and eager to learn new technologies, with strong teamwork and communication skills.