Summary
✨ AI‑Generated
Join a hybrid engineering role focused on building software for automation and test systems. You will work across PLC logic, operator and engineering interfaces, control algorithms, data processing, optimization, and system integration. Modern AI-assisted coding tools and GitHub-based development workflows are part of the engineering process, with an emphasis on reviewing and validating changes before deployment to real systems.
Highlights
Hybrid role combining software engineering with industrial automation, control systems, UI development, algorithms, and system integration. Offers exposure to modern AI-assisted development practices and end-to-end software validation.
Description
📍 Location: Penang, Malaysia
⏰ Work Mode: Hybrid
About the Role
The role requires someone who can build across PLC control logic, UI/UX, algorithms, and system integration, while using modern tools such as OpenAI Codex or similar AI-assisted coding tools and GitHub.You will be responsible not only for developing software, but also for reviewing, validating, and preparing changes for real system use.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain PLC software for automation and test systems.
Build UI/UX interfaces for operators, engineers, and internal users.
Develop algorithms for control logic, automation sequencing, data handling, and system optimisation.
Use OpenAI Codex or similar AI coding tools to accelerate development, debugging, refactoring, and documentation.
Review and validate AI-generated code before use.
Use GitHub for version control, branches, commits, pull requests, code reviews, and change tracking.
Perform PRV activities, including pull request review, peer review, production readiness validation, test evidence review, and release checks.
Integrate PLC software with upper-layer software using protocols such as ADS, OPC UA, TCP/IP, Modbus, or similar.
Support system bring-up, debugging, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Maintain proper documentation, including software versions, IO mapping, test procedures, validation results, and change history.
Work closely with mechanical, thermal, electrical, controls, and software teams.
Requirements:
Degree/Diploma in Software, Computer, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering.
Practical background in hardware, equipment, or industrial control software.
Proven experience in at least two: PLC/controls logic, UI/UX frontend development, or algorithm/Python/backend tools.
Familiarity with PLC programming (preferably Beckhoff TwinCAT / IEC 61131-3 / Structured Text).
Working knowledge of GitHub PR workflows and AI-assisted development platforms.
Ability to carefully review and validate AI-generated output prior to hardware implementation.
Strong diagnostic skills, clear English communication, and comfort working in dynamic lab/factory settings.
Remuneration
Monthly salary: RM6,000 - RM8,800Other benefits
Consultant in charge:
Kim Tan | 016-3530562 | kim.tan@hunters-in.com
