The Systems Engineer provides hands-on IT infrastructure, end-user, manufacturing and MES technical support across Malaysia operations. The role supports servers, networks, storage, end-user computing, backup, patching, peripherals, databases and production-related systems, and works closely with site users, production teams, IT colleagues and external service providers to maintain reliable day-to-day IT services.
Key Responsibilities
1. End-User & PC/Tablet Support
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve hardware, software, connectivity, and peripheral issues for laptops, desktops, tablets, and other end-user devices.
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PCs, laptops, tablets, operating systems, applications, and peripherals.
- Provide technical assistance both remotely and in-person, coordinating hardware repairs and warranty support with third-party service providers.
- Support printers, scanners, and other office or production-related peripherals while maintaining precise asset, configuration, and support records.
2. Manufacturing, IT/OT & MES Support
- Provide infrastructure and technical support for manufacturing and production-related systems, including production changes requiring IT infrastructure, connectivity, devices, or system configuration.
- Deliver first-level MES technical support, including user access management, workstation/terminal connectivity, production printing, interface/connectivity validation, and basic application troubleshooting.
- Support MES shop-floor devices (e.g., barcode scanners, RFID readers, HMI panels) and related infrastructure, coordinating advanced troubleshooting between production users, core application teams, and external MES vendors.
- Assist with MES deployments, upgrades, validation testing, production cutover activities, and post-go-live hypercare technical support.
- Monitor and escalate MES-related incidents that may affect manufacturing throughput, maintaining detailed incident logs and following defined escalation paths.
- Assist with IT/OT connectivity supporting manufacturing equipment, industrial networks, PLCs, and data acquisition systems to ensure seamless data flow between the shop floor and enterprise systems.
3. Infrastructure & System Administration
- Monitor and maintain the health, performance, and security of site-level IT infrastructure, including local servers, switches, routers, and storage arrays.
- Execute routine maintenance, including system updates, security patch management, and automated backup verifications.
- Ensure data integrity by monitoring backup logs, managing disaster recovery readiness, and performing routine database maintenance for local production databases.
- Support remediation of identified infrastructure vulnerabilities and implementation of IT security controls.
- Maintain technical documentation and evidence required for IT governance and ISO 27001 compliance, audits and remediation activities.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors for hardware repairs, maintenance, warranty claims and technical support.
- Assist with infrastructure, MES-related technical activities, technology rollouts, upgrades and site changes.
- Support testing, deployment, documentation and transition of new technologies into operations.
Education & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years of hands-on experience in IT technical support, ideally within a manufacturing, factory, or industrial environment.