Monroe Consulting Group, an Executive Recruitment firm, is partnering with an organisation within the Industrial industry to hire an Application Engineer. This opportunity is based in Malaysia.
Position Overview
This role serves as the technical reference for electric automation, delivering high‑value consultation and application solutions to customers.
The position directly supports business growth by enabling competitive, customer‑centric automation solutions in close collaboration with the sales team.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as a technical expertise/consultant in electric automation to customer and guide to a system conceptual solution combining different technologies to fulfil customer requirements.
- Perform feasibility studies by means of sample setups, simulations or calculations, and integrate application solutions into the customer's control environment.
- Responsible for the implementation of complex motion tasks using electric drives.
- Hold end-to-end accountability to support customer from pre-sales solution proposal to post-sales commissioning advisory, remote or onsite, to ensure a smooth user experience.
- Proactively drive further growth in Electric Automation: Create new opportunities in focus customers from a team pairing approach with salesperson and lead electric automation account planning.
- Support salesperson in defining the right price and conditions for a solution based on the value add.
- Organize training and workshops, for internal and external, to elevate the awareness and competency in electric automation.
Key Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Mechatronic, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or relevant
- Minimum of 4 years' experience in factory automation applications, specifically relating to commissioning of PLC, electrical drives, and motors
Technical / Functional Expertise
- Strong knowhow of electric automation including PLCs, Motion, Drives, and Fieldbus systems (EtherCAT, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, etc.)
- Programming experience with common PLC brands, preferably Siemens and OMRON
- Experience with PC-based programming languages
- Knowledge in selection and application of electric actuators
- Understanding of market players in electric automation, including product range, features, and unique selling points, is an added advantage
Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies
- Target-driven personality with a high level of diplomacy to influence management and decision makers
- Meticulous, resourceful, and fast learner
- Strong communication and presentation capabilities
- Ability to collaborate closely with sales teams and stakeholders
- Proactive mindset with strong organisational skills and customer orientation
