Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer

Date:  Dec 2, 2025
Division:  Plasma Control Technologies (40000002)
Location: 

Penang, MY

Requisition ID:  1954

 

To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Penang site as a

 

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer

 

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

 

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication. 

 

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

 

What you will do:  

  • Requirement gathering, design, configure, testing and deploy system solutions to support manufacturing operations and digital transformation initiatives. 

  • Monitor and troubleshoot data flow between machines and MES in middleware technologies, SAP, MES Interface, identifying root causes of integration issues, resolving them proactively and minimize downtime. 

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, automation, and IT to gather requirements, understand machine data needs, and translate them into effective MES functionalities and seamless data integration. 

  • Develop training materials and train business users on MES systems. 

  • Collaborate on Industry 4.0 projects to design and implement automation and efficiency improvements 

 

What you bring:  

  • Master’s Degree/Bachelor’s degree/Professional Degree in Engineering or Computer Science 

  • At least 3 years working experience with MES Manufacturing Execution System platforms as a Process engineer, Business Analyst or a similar Manufacturing Execution System role. 

  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, Machine integration, IT/OT operational technology knowledge, production workflows, and industrial automation. 

  • Experience with an Industry standard MES, ideally 42Q MES, SAP PP user, middleware platform 

  • Know-how and experience of system integration protocols Rest API, OPC/UA or other Machine Communication protocols. Expressive and self initiator.


Why join us? Break new ground with us:

  • Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
  • Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
  • Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
  • Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
  • Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
  • Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
  • Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage
     

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

 

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd
PMT 761 Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3
Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan
14110 Bandar Cassia
Penang, Malaysia
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