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Penasihat Jualan

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (Selatan) Sdn Bhd
Contract

The Sales Advisor is responsible for providing an exceptional car purchasing experience to customers. This role involves promoting GOEV vehicles, managing potential customers, and achieving set sales targets in a dynamic automotive environment.

Perak
MYR 1700 - 5000

Showroom Manager (Automotive)

Carsome
Full-Time

The Showroom Manager (Automotive) is responsible for leading a team to enhance the customer experience in used car sales. This role involves optimizing sales performance and managing daily operations while developing team members to ensure high standards of service.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Penyelia Bengkel

Adi Maju Auto (M) Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily workshop operations and ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control. This role involves managing staff, coordinating repairs, and optimizing workflow to enhance productivity and efficiency within the workshop.

Johor
MYR 2800 - 5300

Sepenuh Masa

Aisin Asia Sales Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Manager of New Business is responsible for identifying growth opportunities within the Malaysian automotive aftermarket sector. This role involves developing strategic partnerships and implementing business strategies to enhance market presence and drive sales.

Wp Kuala Lumpur
MYR 9000 - 12000

Sales Consultant

Carsome
Full-Time

The Sales Consultant is responsible for engaging with customers to understand their needs and guide them in selecting the right vehicle. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring customer satisfaction and smooth transactions within a dynamic automotive environment.

Selangor
MYR 6000 - 8000

Head of Operations

Sunway Berhad
Full-Time

The Head of Operations is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end operational performance of Jeffrey Cheah Circuit. This role is pivotal in ensuring operational excellence, premium customer experience, regulatory compliance, and sustainable profitability within a luxury automotive environment.

Johor
Undisclosed

Purchasing Executive

Qbee Superbike Centre Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Purchasing Executive is responsible for sourcing and procuring high-quality motorcycle parts and accessories. This role involves negotiating with suppliers and collaborating with various departments to optimize procurement processes and ensure timely delivery of products.

Johor
MYR 3500 - 4500

Penasihat Jualan

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (Selatan) Sdn Bhd
Contract

The Sales Advisor is responsible for providing the best car purchasing experience to customers as a representative of Nissan. This role involves actively engaging with customers to understand their needs and offering suitable solutions while achieving sales targets.

Kedah
MYR 1700 - 5000

Executive, Smart Mobility Plant - Unity Developer (Game / AR / VR / MR)

Perodua
Full-Time

The Executive, Smart Mobility Plant - Unity Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining interactive applications using the Unity game engine. This role plays a crucial part in creating immersive experiences for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality (MR), contributing to innovative projects within the automotive industry.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Technical Manager

CW Tyre Auto Care Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Technical Manager is responsible for overseeing vehicle diagnostics and ensuring optimal performance and safety. This role involves leading a team of technicians and implementing best practices in automotive maintenance to enhance service quality and customer satisfaction.

Selangor
MYR 5000 - 8000

Sales Representative/Sales Associate

Wheelcorp Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Sales Representative/Sales Associate is responsible for leading a sales team within the automobile industry. This role involves executing sales strategies to enhance revenue and market presence while collaborating with internal teams to achieve results and meet KPIs.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Branch Manager (Automotive)

Carsome
Full-Time

The Branch Manager (Automotive) is responsible for leading the branch team to enhance the customer experience in used car buying. This role involves optimizing sales performance and managing daily operations to ensure high standards of service.

Selangor
Undisclosed

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated July 2026

About Automotive Jobs in Malaysia

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.

Salary & Hiring Trends in Automotive

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.

Top Automotive Roles in Malaysia

Automotive / Vehicle Engineer

Develops and validates vehicle systems — chassis, powertrain, body, electrical — at OEMs like Proton, Perodua, or international brands with Malaysian engineering centres.

EV / Electrification Engineer

Designs and develops electric powertrain, battery management systems, and EV charging infrastructure as Malaysia accelerates its electrification roadmap.

Automotive Quality Engineer

Manages supplier quality, incoming quality control, and IATF 16949 compliance at vehicle assembly plants and Tier 1 component manufacturers.

Service Advisor / After-Sales Executive

Front-line customer interaction at authorised dealerships — managing vehicle service appointments, warranty claims, and customer satisfaction.

Automotive Sales Executive / Fleet Manager

Sells new and used vehicles at dealerships, or manages fleet accounts for corporate clients at authorised brand distributors.

Production / Manufacturing Engineer (Automotive)

Manages vehicle assembly line operations, optimises production processes, and implements lean manufacturing improvements at CKD assembly plants.

How to Land an Automotive Job in Malaysia

  1. 1

    Search SuperJobs by role ("automotive engineer", "EV engineer", "service advisor", "quality engineer automotive") or filter by the Automotive industry for all current listings.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    For EV and electrification roles, emphasise any exposure to BMS (Battery Management Systems), CAN/LIN bus communication, AUTOSAR architecture, or high-voltage system safety.

  4. 4

    Apply through SuperJobs and directly via Proton, Perodua, and major distributor career portals — both channels are active and sometimes carry different role listings.

  5. 5

    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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of automotive jobs are available in Malaysia?
Automotive jobs in Malaysia include vehicle engineer, EV engineer, battery engineer, embedded software engineer (automotive), quality engineer (IATF 16949), production engineer, process engineer, automotive technician, service advisor, parts executive, after-sales manager, automotive sales executive, fleet sales manager, product planning executive, logistics coordinator, and dealership general manager. Roles exist at OEMs (Proton, Perodua), international brands (Toyota, Honda, BMW), Tier 1 suppliers, authorised dealerships, and automotive component manufacturers.
What is the salary range for automotive jobs in Malaysia?
Automotive technicians and service advisors earn RM 2,200–3,800/month. Graduate engineers at Proton, Perodua, and Tier 1 suppliers earn RM 3,500–5,000/month. Mid-level engineers earn RM 5,000–9,000/month. Senior engineers and team leads earn RM 8,000–14,000/month. EV engineers command a 25–40% premium. Dealership general managers at premium brands earn RM 12,000–25,000/month. Automotive directors at OEMs earn RM 18,000–40,000/month.
What qualifications are needed for automotive jobs in Malaysia?
Engineering roles require a degree in Mechanical, Electrical & Electronic, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering. EV roles increasingly require knowledge of power electronics and battery systems. Technician roles benefit from a diploma or certificate in Automotive Technology from institutions like Akademi Proton, Institut Kemahiran MARA (IKM), or Kolej Komuniti. Key certifications include IATF 16949 internal auditor, ISO 26262 Functional Safety, and VDA 6.3 Process Auditor for quality-facing roles.
Which companies hire the most automotive professionals in Malaysia?
The largest automotive employers are Proton Holdings and Perodua — both maintain thousands of engineers and production staff at their Selangor plants. International brand distributors include UMW Toyota Motor, Honda Malaysia, Bermaz Auto (Mazda), Sime Darby Motors (BMW, Porsche, Hyundai), and Cycle & Carriage. Tier 1 supplier employers include Modenas, DRB-HICOM, APM Automotive, Ingress Corporation, and Sapura Indsutrial. Authorised dealer networks for all brands employ large sales and after-sales workforces nationwide.
How do I apply for automotive jobs on SuperJobs?
Search "automotive jobs Malaysia", "Proton engineer", "EV engineer Selangor", or "service advisor Kuala Lumpur" on SuperJobs. Filter by the Automotive industry and your preferred role type. For OEM and Tier 1 supplier roles, apply through both SuperJobs and the company's own careers portal — both channels are actively monitored. Include your certifications (IATF 16949, VDA 6.3), CAD/CAE tool proficiency, and specific vehicle programmes or launch projects in your CV.