Responsible for mechanical design activities including the direction of engineers assigned to the team. Is the direct interface with the Project Manager (PM), and is capable of communicating directly with the customer. Has decision-making responsibility for issues related to the concept, design, detail, fabrication, selection of purchased components, assembly, debug, and qualification of the machine.  Responsible for reviewing the concept, budget, and schedule to determine feasibility; then stays within the project milestone requirements. Ratio of design to project coordination: 50/50.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design/Drafting

• Designs concepts, layouts, assemblies, schematics, and bills of materials to be used in producing custom machinery
• Reviews work from staff assigned to project
• Audits schedule, budget, and resource performance
• Maintains a profitable project, delivered on time
• Frequently meets with and advises status to ME Manager
• Extensive knowledge of electromechanical relationships, strong knowledge of machine timing and cycle time issues
• Advanced knowledge of cams and servos
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatics, actuators, slides, and automation components
• Advanced knowledge of synchronous and non-synchronous machines
• Working knowledge of machine shop practices
• Audits engineering work for accuracy and completeness

Leadership/Teamwork

• Able to lead people in a professional, respectful manner
• Offers mentoring to new employees or team members
• Demonstrates high ethical standards and personal integrity
• Works well in a team environment and promotes sharing of knowledge through training

Planning and Organizational Skills

• Stays focused on tasks (results oriented) and makes efficient use of time
• Understands sense of urgency and has strong dedication to meeting and beating schedule and budgets
• Assembles component release packages according to Cox procedures
• Identifies commercially available components, evaluates quality, and analyzes price and availability with regard to budget and schedule
• Writes specifications and acceptance criteria for outsourced engineering work
• Good computer skills (spreadsheet and word processing)
• Keeps detailed records of the project
• Is detail oriented; maintains attention to details
• Follows ISO and the TQM process
• Recommends continuous improvement methods that will impact quality, schedule, and budget

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Provides support during fabrication, assembly, debug, and qualification of the system
• Strong decision-making ability and assumes responsibility for decisions
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Good knowledge of machine qualification methods; knowledge of SPC a plus
• Evaluates and approves concepts
• Reviews designs for functionality and longevity
• Works toward simple (vs complex) solutions

Skills, Knowledge and Education
B.S. degree in Mechanical or Engineering Technology, or, with lesser education, demonstrates a very high level of automation experience

Experience/Technical Knowledge

• Some prior experience in machining and machine building is required
• Fluent in the use of 2D AutoCAD and 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, Pro-E)
• Three years minimum as a Senior Project Engineer III, or equivalent, in the automation field
• Nine years minimum in custom automation machine design, debug, and qualification, including lead position for complex projects

Human Resources Department:
ixmation Inc.
471 Fox Court
Bloomingdale
60108 IL, USA
hr@ixmation.us

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designs and drafts arrangement/ linkage of conductors, relays, and other components
• Diagrams logic system for functions such as sequence and timing control
• Designs and drafts cable connection diagrams
• Illustrates and describes installation and maintenance details
• Designs interface circuitry
• Determines power and load requirements/restrictions
• Writes and debugs PLC code
• Programs PMI devices
• Troubleshoots RS-232 communications
• Writes device drivers
• Provides direction and guidance to multiple designers, programmers, and builders
• Prepares documentation
• Assists with training and evaluating electrical engineering and electrical build staff

Skills, Knowledge and Education
M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering with control systems specialization; or a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering and more than 10 years in machine and test equipment design, programming, and debugging; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (automation controls or shop experience preferred)

Experience/Technical Knowledge

• Fluent in AutoCAD, Excel, DOS and Win3.X
• PC programming skills in VB, C, SQL, and LabView
• Knowledge of electromechanical relationships of an entire automation system
• Experience in vision-guided robotics
• Ability to design basic power distribution and control circuits
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware design and component selection
• Ability to write and debug multiple-station PLC code and to write device drivers
• Ability to program MMI devices and design interface circuitry
• Ability to determine power and load requirements and restrictions
• Ability to troubleshoot RS-232 communications

Human Resources Department:
ixmation Inc.
471 Fox Court
Bloomingdale
60108 IL, USA
hr@ixmation.us

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Solicits requests for quotation (RFQs), gathers information on RFQs, develops conceptual solutions on paper, researches devices and costs for applications, and prices projects
• Prepares quotes and concepts for formal presentations and follows quoted projects for orders
• Provides guidance and commercial support throughout project execution, after order follow-up
• Clarifies specifications and provides commercial support during project, after order is received
• Evaluates new technologies, products, and processes
• Presents new projects at Engineering review meetings
• Prepares scripts for videos
• Troubleshoots service calls
• Gathers competitive information
• Assumes management and decision-making roles within Sales & Marketing on specific projects

Skills and Knowledge Education

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  (shop experience preferred)

Experience/Technical Knowledge

• 10 years experience in quoting complex automation projects
• Three years of ixmation COX systems experience
• Strong drafting talent — able to read and create drawings and sketches
• Able to create spreadsheets and perform word processing
• Has record of new customer and account development

Human Resources Department:
ixmation Inc.
471 Fox Court
Bloomingdale
60108 IL, USA
hr@ixmation.us

Senior Automation Engineer, Electrical and Software / Malaysia.

Requirements:

·         Degree / Diploma holder in Mechatronic / Electrical Engineering or equivalent/related field.

·         Minimum 1 year and for of working experience in automation equipment system control / related field development. Required 3 year (s) working experience for senior position.

·         Able to provide technical advice and guidance to other engineers.

·         Applicants must be willing to work in Prai and need have his/her own car.

·         Knowledge in PLC (preferable Allen Bradley and Siemens), HMI touch screen and AUTOCAD.

·         Knowledge in LabVIEW, Visual Basic 6/.net, C++/C/C#, Robotic and Vision system is an added advantage.

·         Know how to do wiring schematic diagram and electrical circuit design.

·         Provide technical advice and guidance to other engineers.

·         Team player, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Independently working on system control design and programming.

·         Management skills for good timing and ability to work under pressure and tight deadline.

·         Strong problem solving abilities and good organizational skills.

·         Willing to work long hours if required.

·         Willing to travel local and overseas.

A comprehensive remuneration package awaits the right candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified Interested candidates may apply on line or forward application with resume, expected salary, contact phone number and email address together with a recent passport size photo(n.r.) to:

Human Resources Department:
ixmation (Asia) Sdn Bhd
2619 MK 1 Lorong Perusahaan 8D
Kawasan Perindustrian Prai 2
13600 Prai, Penang
hr@ixmation.my

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma holder in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent/related field.
• Willing to travel local and oversea.
• At least minimum 2 year(s) / above 3 years (for senior position) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Applicants must be willing to work in Prai.
• Willing to work long hours if required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Knowledge in automation components, pneumatic, hydraulic and mechanism.
• Able to use AutoCad & Inventor for design.
• Able to prepare conceptual design, proposal and costing.
• Possess project management and job coordination skills.
• Able to provide technical advice and guidance to other engineers.
• Good problem solving, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently on mechanical and automation equipment design.  

A comprehensive remuneration package awaits the right candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified Interested candidates may apply on line or forward application with resume, expected salary, contact phone number and email address together with a recent passport size photo(n.r.) to:

Human Resources Department:
ixmation (Asia) Sdn Bhd
2619 MK 1 Lorong Perusahaan 8D
Kawasan Perindustrian Prai 2
13600 Prai, Penang
hr@ixmation.my

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Candidate with Master's Degree in Business Studies, Management, Marketing, Commerce has an add advantage.
• At least 5 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
• Flexible and able to travel overseas.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Proven track record with minimum 3 years experience in manager position.
• Preference to candidates with sales experience Automation equipment.
• Highly self-motivated, results driven, analytical mind, good process mapping and demonstrate high level of initiative, discipline and drive.
• Required strong communications skill both written and verbal.
• Possess strong leadership qualities, resourceful, energetic, effective negotiation, interpersonal & communication skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leader of Sales Team
• Generate new sales leads and follow through sales enquiries to ensure successful closing and continuous customer satisfaction.
• Prepare sales related reports and document for the purpose of the sales activities (e.g. quotations, proposals etc.).
• Attend and coordinate customer visit to the factory site.
• Required to enhance the relationship and sales with our existing customers as well as meet the different needs of our customers with the best value-added solutions.

• Conduct the weekly Sales Meeting

• Responsible for developing & implementing marketing strategies for the sales team.
• Involved in planning and execution of product & business related events.
• Work closely with business partners on marketing plan and business strategies to grow the business.
• Responsible to administer expenses control so as to meet the targeted sales revenue.
• Sales & Marketing; Short, mid & long term planning
• Weekly Sales report to General Manager (GM).

 Attractive benefits include

• 5 working days per week
• Medical benefits
• Insurance coverage

A comprehensive remuneration package awaits the right candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified Interested candidates may apply on line or forward application with resume, expected salary, contact phone number and email address together with a recent passport size photo(n.r.) to:

Human Resources Department:
ixmation (Asia) Sdn Bhd
2619 MK 1 Lorong Perusahaan 8D
Kawasan Perindustrian Prai 2
13600 Prai, Penang
hr@ixmation.my