IOT Engineer
- by Pearson Carter
- Location South Malaysia, Malaysia
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Salary
8,000.00 - 12,000 / month
1 hour ago
Job Description:
Location: Malaysia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive Shift Allowances
We are seeking an experienced IoT / RFID Support Engineer to provide on-site support, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational excellence across mission-critical industrial and logistics environments. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with experience supporting IoT, RFID, industrial automation, networking, or field engineering systems within manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics operations.
You will act as a key technical resource, ensuring system availability, resolving incidents, supporting deployments, and maintaining the performance of IoT and RFID infrastructure in a 24×7 operational environment.
Key Responsibilities- Provide first-line and on-site support for IoT and RFID systems in production, warehouse, and logistics environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to RFID readers, antennas, gateways, edge devices, industrial sensors, and network connectivity.
- Deploy, install, configure, relocate, and commission IoT and RFID hardware and associated infrastructure.
- Monitor device health, performance, and connectivity through dashboards and device management platforms.
- Perform preventive maintenance, firmware upgrades, software updates, and routine health checks.
- Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions.
- Support Proof of Concepts (PoCs), system validation activities, read-rate testing, and performance optimisation.
- Diagnose network issues involving Ethernet, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, switches, and connected devices.
- Work with operations, engineering, and support teams to ensure minimal disruption to business-critical systems.
- Maintain accurate documentation, incident records, configuration updates, and technical reports.
- Follow site safety procedures, compliance requirements, and operational standards.
- Participate in scheduled maintenance and emergency support activities as required.
- 2-5 years of hands-on experience in IoT, RFID, Industrial Automation, Networking, or Field Engineering.
- Experience supporting IoT and RFID solutions within manufacturing, logistics, warehouse, or industrial environments.
- Strong understanding of IoT architecture, including sensors, RFID readers, gateways, edge devices, and device-to-cloud communication.
- Experience troubleshooting RFID hardware, industrial sensors, edge devices, and connectivity issues.
- Solid knowledge of Ethernet, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP networking, switches, and network troubleshooting.
- Experience with device deployment, commissioning, installation, and maintenance.
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows-based edge computing platforms.
- Ability to interpret network diagrams, wiring schematics, and technical documentation.
- Experience using ticketing systems and incident management tools.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Basic scripting experience using Shell or Python.
- Exposure to PLCs, embedded systems, industrial sensors, or building automation systems.
- Knowledge of cloud-based IoT platforms and device management solutions.
- Experience with performance tuning, system validation, and RFID read-rate optimisation.
- Understanding of industrial safety standards and operational compliance requirements.
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to act as the first responder for operational incidents.
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical thinking skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.
- Customer-focused approach with a proactive attitude towards issue resolution.
- Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional and multicultural teams.
- Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Or a related technical discipline
- Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- Ability to support 24×7 operational environments.
- Participation in after-hours maintenance activities and urgent incident response when required.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge IoT, RFID, and industrial technology solutions.
- Exposure to large-scale manufacturing and logistics environments.
- Career growth within a rapidly evolving technology sector.
- Collaborative and technology-driven work environment.
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector IT & Internet
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Years Experience
2+ years