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This role is with Sime Darby Auto Hyundai Sdn. Bhd. as an SD Protégé. The position offers hands-on experience in the automotive industry while working alongside skilled professionals.
The Sales Advisor role at SK AutoZone involves assisting customers in finding suitable cars. The position requires communication skills, confidence in customer interaction, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
This internship at AVETA GROUP offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience across various fields such as HR, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, and more. Interns will have the chance to contribute creative ideas while learning in a dynamic environment.
This role is for a full-time B2B Sales Representative based in Sg Buloh, focused on tyre solutions for commercial clients. The position requires building and maintaining client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and working Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm with a salary plus commission structure.
The Executive, Service Training role focuses on enhancing the technical competencies of the workforce at PROTON. This position involves developing training materials and conducting sessions to ensure service excellence and compliance with industry standards.
The Executive in Management Accounting will assist in financial evaluations and tax incentive strategies for new models. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
The role focuses on enhancing supplier performance and capabilities while supporting localization strategies. The manager will engage with suppliers to foster long-term partnerships and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
The Mechanic role at Sime Darby involves maintaining Caterpillar and SDI-supported equipment through preventive maintenance, inspections, and repairs. The position requires completing training programs and adhering to safety and quality standards while collaborating with the team and supporting parts management.
The Admin Support role at PROTON involves providing comprehensive administrative assistance to ensure smooth operations within the corporate office. The position requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
The Mechanic role at FGV Holdings Berhad involves overseeing vehicle repairs and maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position requires strong technical skills and the ability to manage a team while providing excellent customer service.
The Dealer Sales Manager role is based in Alabama and involves managing sales operations related to dealership activities within the region. The position requires approximately 50% travel and focuses on building relationships with dealers and overseeing sales processes.
The IT Executive role at Perodua involves supporting IT project coordination and system development. You will work closely with users and consultants to ensure successful project implementation and governance.
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.