SCHOTT

Associate Manager, Automation

SCHOTT  •  Kulim, MY (Remote)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

About us

Your Contribution

  • Lead and supervise a team of engineers on automation design, development, and implementation
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities to improve Yield, Quality, OEE, MTBF/MTTR, and cost efficiency
  • Prepare automation concepts, system design, specifications, CAPEX plans, and project roadmaps
  • Oversee automation projects from design, fabrication, installation to buy‑off and handover
  • Establish and execute acceptance testing for automation systems, databases, networks, MES/SAP integration
  • Support daily manufacturing operations by solving equipment, yield, and breakdown issues
  • Drive system capability improvement (hardware, software, robotics, vision systems) based on defined KPIs
  • Review and upgrade manual material handling systems into robotic, actuator, or servo‑based solutions
  • Develop preventive maintenance plans, technical manuals, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and training materials
  • Ensure machine safety, maintainability, cleanroom compliance, and reliability requirements are met
  • Lead continuous improvement programs to increase equipment productivity and reduce maintenance cost
  • Coach, train, and develop technical staff in automation knowledge and engineering best practices
  • Ensure high equipment availability to meet production output targets
  • Ensure compliance with ISO, IATF, EHS requirements, company policies, and legal regulations
  • Manage and optimize service level agreements with internal and external service providers

Your Profile

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering or related fields
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in automated manufacturing equipment design and development
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience with automation houses or equivalent industrial environment
  • Experience in supervisory or team‑lead roles preferred
  • Experience in PLC and HMI programming, Industrial robotics (6‑axis robots, cobots), Machine vision system design and implementation
  • Familiar with IT/OT, Industry 4.0, MES, IoT integration
  • Familiar with Machinery safety standards and compliance, Equipment maintainability and reliability concepts, and CAD drawings and technical documentation
  • Strong mechanical and electrical system knowledge
  • Ability to read and create mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and coordinate with suppliers
  • Good communication and leadership skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and engineering software (AutoCAD, NX, etc.)
  • Good command of English

Your Benefits

SCHOTT’s openness to promote your further development is just as great as our additional benefits. Ranging from active health management via flexible working hours and hybrid work all the way to corporate pension plans: everything geared to suit your goals and needs. Discover a special corporate culture where everyone has the opportunity to develop their entire potential.

At SCHOTT, you can expect a unique corporate culture where we emphasize equity, diversity, and inclusion. We know: motivated and committed employees are the precondition for the success of our company.

Medical, Dental and Vision coverage; Canteen; Free Parking; Further training and education; Talent development; Team Events; Trust-based working time; paid vacation days, holidays and sick time

Please feel free to contact us

You can expect interesting tasks and challenging projects, as well as motivated and friendly teams in fields that influence our future. Do you want to be successful with us? Then, please send us your application: SCHOTT Glass (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., Human Resources, Wei Ni Tang,

*At SCHOTT, it’s your personality that counts – not your gender, your identity, or origin.

SCHOTT

About SCHOTT

When others say no, we say yes. Because at SCHOTT we believe that shared responsibility can release the energy to achieve the impossible. As a global technology and material group, we are constantly exploring unique and innovative ways to make a difference for businesses and people. Being a foundation company, SCHOTT has anchored a responsibility for scientific research, society and the environment deeply in its DNA. Represented in over 30 countries by 17,100 employees, we are a highly skilled partner for many high-tech industries: Healthcare, Home Appliances & Living, Consumer Electronics, Semiconductors & Datacom, Optics, Industry & Energy, Automotive, Astronomy & Aerospace. Whatever challenges the future might hold, we can’t wait to come up with innovative solutions and turn visions into reality.

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Mainz, DE
Year Founded
1884
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