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Festo inspires people and organizations around the world with innovative solutions for industrial automation. We are an independent family business and offer more than 20,000 employees the opportunity to take bold steps, realize their ideas, and take on responsibility. As a team, we grow by tackling challenges together and we welcome everyone who wants to move the world with us.

Concept Engineer

AdCode:  13914
City:  Selangor
Custom Field 3:  Permanent
Custom Field 4:  Full Time
Custom Field 2:  Sales & Customer Service
Company:  Festo Sdn. Berhad

Purpose / Mission

Act as a technical Concept Engineer by leading pre-sales and supporting solution implementation together with Solution, Design and Service team, providing conceptual and technological expertise to win projects, support customers in the Electronics & Assembly industry – particularly in Semiconductors – and promote Festo innovations while driving cross-selling and global application success.

Key Accountabilities

Impact on Business:

  • Secure new projects through technical concept support in pre-sales, driving business growth and revenue.
  • Increase sales via cross-selling and promotion of Festo innovations in customer applications.
  • Ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness of proposed solutions, reducing financial and operational risks.
  • Align concepts with strategic growth areas in Electronics & Assembly, supporting long-term business objectives.
  • Provide advanced consultancy and tailored solutions across, combining deep technical expertise, exceptional problem-solving ability, and strategic guidance.
  • To perform any ad hoc tasks been assigned by Line Manager from time to time.

Innovation and Change:

  • Introduce new technologies and sustainable solutions into customer concepts, enhancing competitiveness.
  • Adapt concepts quickly to changing market dynamics and customer requirements.
  • Continuously improve concept development processes for efficiency and scalability.
  • Share success stories globally, enabling structured knowledge transfer and innovation scaling.
  • To observe any of potential of process change oportunity

Communication with internal and/or external Customers, Suppliers as well as Third Parties:

  • Act as trusted technical contact for customers, requiring continuous communication and consultation.
  • Collaborate frequently with internal teams (Sales, Application Engineers, Project Engineers) to align solutions and strategies.
  • Present concepts and solutions clearly to customer technical departments, ensuring mutual understanding and agreement.
  • Maintain occasional communication with suppliers and third parties to clarify technical requirements and feasibility.

Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following fields:
  • Mechatronics / Automation Engineering
  • Electrical / Electronics Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering (with strong automation/production knowledge)

Professional Knowledge and Experiences

  • 8 - 10 years of Industrial Automation experience necessary.

Extended Knowledge and Experience:

  • Deep understanding of automation technologies: pneumatics, electrics, motion control, robotics, and controls.
  • Familiarity with electronics & assembly processes, particularly in  semiconductors (front/back end).
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (preferably Creo Parametrics) for concept modeling and illustration.
  • Knowledge of production concepts (lean manufacturing, Industry 4.0, AI in automation).
  • Awareness of sustainability principles in automation solutions.
  • Strong presentation and technical communication skills.
  • Several years in concept development, R&D, or application engineering in automation or machine-building industries.
  • Hands-on involvement with machine design or production line integration in Electronics & Assembly industries.
  • Experience in pre-sales technical support and working with global key accounts.
  • Track record of successful concept-to-project conversions with measurable business outcomes.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional, international teams in technical sales and engineering environments.

 

Contact person: Liza (Liza) Mok, +60(3)61441-129

 

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We look forward to your application and to getting to know you!

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