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The Arnott's Group

Senior Project Engineer (Electrical & Automation)

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We're the team helping Arnott's win in Asia. Campbell Malaysia is the Asia hub for The Arnott's Group, based in Kuala Lumpur, shaping strategy and building our footprint across the region.

We're behind brands found in real kitchens and real snack drawers, from Campbell's and Prego to Kimball & Cheong Chan, plus Swanson, GoodTime, and Nyam Nyam. We're also part of the Arnott's family that includes icons like Tim Tam, Shapes, and Farm Bake Cookies.

Summary of the role:

You'll join electrical and automation projects end-to-end, from planning and design through installation, commissioning, and handover, improving manufacturing efficiency while ensuring safety, compliance, cost control, and on-time delivery.

What you'll be doing:

  • Project planning & cost control: build project plans, schedules and budgets, track progress/ risks, and manage spend and payments.
  • Electrical & automation design: design and troubleshoot PLC/ SCADA/ HMI systems, select/ procure automation hardware, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.
  • Automation improvement delivery: identify automation opportunities, run feasibility/cost-benefit analyses, and align solutions with manufacturing efficiency and cost targets.
  • Execution, testing & handover: oversee installation and commissioning, run FAT/ SAT, close punch lists, and hand over completed projects to operations.

Requirements:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5+ years in Food/ FMCG manufacturing industry.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical systems, control panels, and power distribution.
  • Hands-on expertise in industrial automation (PLC programming, SCADA, HMI, industrial comms protocols).
  • Familiarity with VFDs/ servo drives, instrumentation, and robotics.
  • Strong understanding of electrical codes and automation safety standards (IEC/ NEC/ ISO and local authority requirements).

Why join us

Deliver automation projects that measurably boost plant efficiency, reliability, and safety.

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