Automated Sorting Machine Lead, SPX Express (Pulau Indah)

5-7 Years

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Job Description

Job Description

Key responsibilities

Team & Operations Leadership
Lead and supervise Service Engineers (SEs) and Service Technicians (STs).
Oversee troubleshooting activities during machine downtime, guiding SEs on complex cases.
Ensure preventive maintenance work is executed effectively and on schedule.
Review downtime reports, root cause analyses, and maintenance logs.
Consolidate and report on ASM performance metrics (uptime %, MTTR, fault trends).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce recurring breakdowns
Automation Engineer/Controls & Systems Oversight
Monitor ASM integration stability between our in-house management system, SCADA and PLC
Perform first-line controls diagnostics (signal checks, error logs, I/O verification).
Liaise with vendors on PLC/logic issues, ensuring complete data/logs are provided.
Analyse ASM performance data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination
Act as the bridge between SPX and vendor
Act as the Malaysia Centre Point of Contact between the Malaysia engineering team with Regional engineering teams based in Singapore and China for SPX Automatic Sorting Machines (ASM).
Validate vendor fixes, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Collaborate with Corp IT on system/network health and cybersecurity.
Support management with ASM performance insights for decision-making.

Skills & Competencies

Strong foundation in mechanical and electrical systems (motors, conveyors, sensors).
Familiarity with automation systems (PLCs, industrial networks).
Good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Leadership experience managing technical/maintenance teams.
Strong vendor management and communication skills.
Analytical skills to interpret data, fault trends, and system logs.
Knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices (preferred).

Requirements

Qualifications

Degree/Masters in Mechatronics, Electrical & Electronics, or Automation Engineering.
5+ years experience in industrial automation, logistics automation, or manufacturing.
At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
Exposure to both hands-on troubleshooting and system-level diagnostics.
Experience with automated material handling systems (preferred).