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The System Engineer role at Perodua focuses on supporting IT infrastructure and troubleshooting issues within the Smart Mobility Plant. This position requires strong technical skills and the ability to work independently under pressure.
This role is for a Personal Driver position requiring a Malay individual. The job involves providing driving services and requires the candidate to meet specific demographic and experience criteria, including residency in Puchong and a minimum of one year of driving experience.
This position is for a Sales Advisor at Sime Performance Motors, responsible for initiating and driving sales activities to meet targets. The role requires knowledge acquisition of products, customer relationship management, and collaboration with sales management to develop sales plans.
The Sales Advisor role in the automotive industry involves promoting and selling vehicles while providing comprehensive product information. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to build lasting customer relationships, including the use of social media to engage clients.
This role focuses on enhancing after-sales marketing efforts to boost service revenue and customer retention. The Senior Executive will lead strategic marketing campaigns, analyze their effectiveness, and oversee digital marketing initiatives.
This role at Sime Darby Auto Selection involves overseeing vehicle quality and showroom displays to ensure cars meet the required specifications for appearance and functionality. The position includes managing stock levels, coordinating vehicle deliveries, and supporting promotional activities. Additionally, it involves collaboration with various departments and personnel to maintain smooth outlet operations.
This internship position is designed for a Mechanical Engineering student interested in automotive projects. The role involves supporting documentation and tracking parts related to truck campaigns and assisting with project support and logistics arrangements.
The Service Advisor at Sime Darby Industrial is responsible for guiding and supporting the service team in diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical issues. The role includes managing job scheduling and workforce allocation to ensure timely, cost-effective, and compliant repairs.
The Technical Assistant role at Perodua involves supporting engineers and operational teams in various technical tasks. This position is ideal for candidates from IT and engineering backgrounds, providing hands-on experience in a leading automotive manufacturing environment.
This role is designed for a strategic thinker who can bridge executive support and technical operations. The Senior Executive will lead digital transformation initiatives and enhance departmental efficiency through AI solutions.
This role is crucial for overseeing the budgeting process within the Engineering and Technical Office at PROTON. The manager will ensure financial efficiency and compliance while identifying cost-saving opportunities.
This role involves maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles and machinery, including trucks and excavators. The job includes performing inspections, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure equipment safety and compliance. The position supports site operations by keeping heavy vehicles in safe working condition and assisting in managing operators and drivers.
By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated May 2026
Malaysia's automotive sector is one of the most significant in Southeast Asia, anchored by national car manufacturers and a broad ecosystem of component suppliers, dealerships, and after-sales service providers. The industry employs over 700,000 people directly and indirectly, making it a major pillar of the national economy.
Proton Holdings and Perodua (Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua) are the twin national automotive brands — together commanding over 60% of the Malaysian domestic market. Their manufacturing plants in Shah Alam (Proton), Subang Jaya (Proton assembly), and Rawang (Perodua) are among the country's largest single-site employers. International brands with significant assembly or distribution operations include Toyota (UMW Toyota), Honda (Honda Malaysia), Mazda (Bermaz Auto), BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Hyundai.
The sector is undergoing a structural transition driven by electrification. EV adoption is accelerating in Malaysia following the 2023 launch of Proton's X70 EV and expanded CKD (Completely Knocked Down) assembly of Chinese EV brands. The government's New Energy Vehicle (NEV) roadmap is creating demand for EV powertrain engineers, battery systems specialists, and EV charging infrastructure professionals — entirely new job families that did not exist in the Malaysian automotive market five years ago.
Automotive technicians and service advisors earn RM 2,200 – RM 3,800/month. Engineers in vehicle assembly and component manufacturing earn RM 3,500 – RM 6,500/month at entry to mid-level. Senior engineers, product planners, and quality managers earn RM 7,000 – RM 14,000/month. Automotive directors and general managers at major brands earn RM 15,000 – RM 35,000/month.
EV engineers — particularly those with battery management system (BMS) experience, electric drivetrain engineering, or EV charging infrastructure design — are the most sought-after professionals in Malaysian automotive, commanding 25–40% premiums over comparable ICE (internal combustion engine) roles. Dealership general managers and after-sales service managers at premium brands (BMW, Mercedes) earn substantially more than mass-market equivalents. The shift to software-defined vehicles is also creating demand for embedded software engineers with automotive (AUTOSAR, ISO 26262) experience.
Develops and validates vehicle systems — chassis, powertrain, body, electrical — at OEMs like Proton, Perodua, or international brands with Malaysian engineering centres.
Designs and develops electric powertrain, battery management systems, and EV charging infrastructure as Malaysia accelerates its electrification roadmap.
Manages supplier quality, incoming quality control, and IATF 16949 compliance at vehicle assembly plants and Tier 1 component manufacturers.
Front-line customer interaction at authorised dealerships — managing vehicle service appointments, warranty claims, and customer satisfaction.
Sells new and used vehicles at dealerships, or manages fleet accounts for corporate clients at authorised brand distributors.
Manages vehicle assembly line operations, optimises production processes, and implements lean manufacturing improvements at CKD assembly plants.
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Highlight automotive-specific standards and certifications: IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and functional safety experience (ISO 26262) for safety-critical engineering roles.
For EV and electrification roles, emphasise any exposure to BMS (Battery Management Systems), CAN/LIN bus communication, AUTOSAR architecture, or high-voltage system safety.
Apply through SuperJobs and directly via Proton, Perodua, and major distributor career portals — both channels are active and sometimes carry different role listings.
Prepare for technical interviews covering your specific vehicle system expertise, any product launches you have supported, and your approach to resolving field quality issues or warranty cost reduction.