Flex

AutomationMechanicalEngineer

Penang, Malaysia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Automation Mechanical Engineer at Flex. Skills: specifying automation equipment, designing automation equipment, maintaining automation equipment, mechanical systems design, automation equipment design, machine development lifecycle support, project management. specifying automation equipment. designing automation equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

meet specifications; ensure robust, safe, and compliant engineering solutions; ensure timely delivery

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

feasibility studies; risk assessments

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent), 5–7 years of relevant experience, including machine design, automation deployment, manufacturing processes, and industrial engineering environments, Proven experience leading and managing medium- to large-scale automation or technical projects across multi-site or regional operations, ability in cross-functional collaboration, working effectively with Operations, PMO, IP, and global Flex teams, Excellent influence and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead initiatives and drive alignment across all relevant counterparts

What You'll Do.

specifying automation equipment

designing automation equipment

maintaining automation equipment

design and develop mechanical systems

and components for automation and manufacturing equipment

Prepare and maintain comprehensive engineering deliverables

including 2D/3D drawings

technical specifications

and design calculations

Support the full machine development lifecycle

from concept and detailed design through fabrication

Conduct design reviews

and risk assessments to ensure robust

and compliant engineering solutions

Provide project execution support for assigned automation and engineering projects

Assist in project planning

and progress reporting to ensure timely delivery

Coordinate effectively with cross‑functional teams to maintain alignment with project milestones and deliverables

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional collaboration; working effectively with Operations, PMO, IP, and global Flex teams; Coordinate effectively with cross‑functional teams to maintain alignment with project milestones and deliverables

Communication Scope

influence; stakeholder management

Process & Methodology

leading and managing medium- to large-scale automation or technical projects, project execution support, project planning, scheduling, task tracking, progress reporting

Full Job Description

Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary The **Automation Mechanical Engineer** will be based in **Batu Kawan, Penang** This role will be responsible for specifying, designing, and maintaining automation equipment, tooling, and applications as required to meet specifications **What a typical day looks like:** * Design and develop mechanical systems, assemblies, and components for automation and manufacturing equipment. * Prepare and maintain comprehensive engineering deliverables, including 2D/3D drawings, BOMs, technical specifications, and design calculations. * Support the full machine development lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through fabrication, assembly, FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning. * Conduct design reviews, feasibility studies, and risk assessments to ensure robust, safe, and compliant engineering solutions. * Provide project execution support for assigned automation and engineering projects. * Assist in project planning, scheduling, task tracking, and progress reporting to ensure timely delivery. * Coordinate effectively with cross‑functional teams to maintain alignment with project milestones and deliverables **The experience we’re looking to add to our team:** * Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or equivalent). * 5–7 years of relevant experience, including machine design, automation deployment, manufacturing processes, and industrial engineering environments. * Proven experience leading and managing medium- to large-scale automation or technical projects across multi-site or

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