Full Time Automation Engineer Jobs, in Aurecon Petaling Jaya - Ricebowl

Just imagine your future with us…

At Aurecon, we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust, and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

What will you do?

The Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, coordination, and integration of automation systems throughout the project lifecycle. The role ensures that automation solutions are effectively integrated with multidisciplinary engineering designs, comply with applicable standards, and support successful construction, commissioning, and operational handover.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate the automation scope with other designers for PLC/DCS (by Emerson), Process Systems (by ABB) and CSA + MEPF (by Aurecon) disciplines.
• Coordinate the overall automation system architecture and design.
• Size the MCC/control room to accommodate Emerson cabinets and future expansion.
• Ensure Emerson cabinets and remote I/O cabinets are incorporated into design drawings.
• Coordinate the layout of the control room, operator workstations, and engineering stations.
• Design cable routes between field instruments, junction boxes, remote I/O cabinets, and Emerson cabinets.
• Size cable trays, conduits, and cable ducts for automation cabling.
• Prepare automation installation requirements and cable installation guidelines.
• Coordinate power supply, UPS, earthing, and grounding requirements for automation systems.
• Consider electrical load and HVAC heat dissipation requirements for automation equipment.
• Support the design and integration of the Building Management System (BMS).
• Define interfaces between Emerson systems and third-party systems (BMS, Fire Alarm, Access Control, etc.).
• Coordinate industrial network and fiber optic infrastructure requirements.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, ISA, ATEX, and other applicable standards.
• Review automation-related vendor documents and multidisciplinary design deliverables.
• Support design reviews, construction activities, commissioning, and system handover.
  
  

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, You Will Share Our Genuine Passion For Re-imagining Engineering And Be Someone That Actively Pursues Continuous Learning To Help Shape The Future. You Will Also Need The Following

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Instrumentation & Control, Automation, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7-8+ years of experience in industrial automation engineering, preferably in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, or process industries.
• Experience with DCS/PLC/SCADA systems, preferably Emerson DeltaV, and automation system integration.
• Strong knowledge of automation system architecture, control room design, remote I/O, MCC, and industrial communication networks.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and integrating automation systems with BMS, Fire Alarm, Access Control, and other third-party systems.
• Familiarity with automation cable routing, power distribution, UPS, grounding, HVAC interface, and installation requirements.
• Knowledge of international standards such as IEC, ISA, and ATEX.
• Experience reviewing vendor documentation, engineering drawings, and supporting design, construction, commissioning, and system handover.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or other engineering design tools.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary project environment.
  
  

Our Aurecon Attributes define our way of being – they are a collection of qualities that makes us who we are. Individually and collectively, they unleash the true power of Aurecon, they make us stand out from the crowd and are critical to our success. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you. To find out what your key attribute is, take the test here.

We value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?

About Us

Headquartered in Australia, Aurecon is one of the leading international engineering, design and advisory company that brings vital engineering experience, technical capabilities, and design expertise to an extensive range of markets.

Over the last 85 years, our team of more than 7,800 experts located in 11 locations across the globe have collaborated with our clients and partners to reimagine, shape and engineer clever, innovative and sustainable solutions to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.

In Asia, where the region is undergoing rapid transformation in areas of sustainability, digital and infrastructure, we lead by being innovative, flexible and nimble. We embrace design-led thinking – an approach that is guided by digital engineering, the user experience and sustainability – ensuring that the work we do is future ready and leaves a legacy for the next generation.

Think engineering. Think again.