- Prai Pulau Pinang Malaysia
Working Location
Job Description
Responsibilities
Company Description
We are an engineering company based in *Prai, Penang, Malaysia*, providing industrial automation and control system solutions for various industrial applications.
We are currently looking for an experienced *Senior Siemens PCS 7 Engineer* to join our engineering team.
Role Description
As a *Senior Siemens PCS 7 Engineer, your main objective is to perform **BMS system design, development, configuration, testing, and site commissioning* for industrial automation and control system projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Review project contracts, technical specifications, and customer requirements, and seek clarification where necessary.
* Develop engineering concepts, control philosophies, and system schemes, and obtain customer approval where required.
* Prepare system architecture, communication architecture, and software licence requirements.
* Perform system sizing and selection of CPUs, servers, clients, engineering stations, and third-party system integration requirements.
* Configure and set up Process Historian systems.
* Prepare and maintain the I/O database based on customer documentation and project requirements.
* Prepare engineering drawings, technical documents, and system documentation in accordance with project guidelines and customer requirements.
* Guide and monitor junior engineers to ensure the accuracy, quality, and timely completion of engineering deliverables.
* Ensure that established engineering processes, standards, and quality requirements are consistently followed throughout the project.
* Liaise with customers, consultants, vendors, and internal departments for technical discussions, interface coordination, and approvals.
* Monitor and report engineering progress, project risks, technical issues, and mitigation actions to management to ensure project milestones are achieved.
* Prepare system integration and testing procedures and obtain the necessary approvals.
* Plan, supervise, and conduct system integration testing and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), and review test results to ensure compliance with project specifications.
* Perform *PCS 7 system design, configuration, engineering, testing, FAT, SAT, and site commissioning*.
* Provide technical support during techno-commercial discussions, proposal preparation, and project execution to achieve technically compliant and cost-effective solutions.
* Coordinate third-party system integration using relevant industrial communication protocols and interfaces.
* Troubleshoot system, network, communication, and application-related issues during engineering and commissioning.
* Conduct technical training for customers and internal engineers to support effective system operation and maintenance.
* Support site activities and commissioning assignments within Malaysia and overseas as required.
*Work Location:* Prai, Penang
*Salary Range:* RM6,000 – RM9,000
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in *Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering*, or a related engineering discipline.
* *3 to 7 years of relevant experience* in the engineering and commissioning of industrial automation or Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
* Hands-on experience with *Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 engineering, configuration, testing, and commissioning* is highly preferred.
* Knowledge and experience in *Facility Monitoring and Control Systems (FMCS)* will be an added advantage.
* Experience with *SIMATIC S7, TIA Portal, and WinCC engineering, testing, and commissioning* is preferred.
* Knowledge of *WinCC OA* will be an added advantage.
* Experience with industrial communication protocols such as *MODBUS, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, HART, Ethernet, and OPC* is preferred.
* Good understanding of industrial communication interfaces and networks, including *PROFIBUS, PROFINET, and Ethernet TCP/IP*.
* Knowledge and practical experience with *Process Historian or industrial historian systems* will be an advantage.
* Knowledge of industrial *Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)* or safety-related automation systems will be an added advantage.
* Advanced training or certification in *Siemens DCS, PLC, SCADA, industrial instrumentation*, or equivalent certification from another recognised automation manufacturer will be advantageous.
* Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
* Good communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to lead engineering activities and coordinate effectively with customers, consultants, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
* Willingness to travel within Malaysia and internationally for project execution, testing, and commissioning activities.
Application
Interested candidates may *apply directly through LinkedIn and attach their latest CV/resume* with the application.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussion
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