Engineering Software Specialist (Hexagon SPF)

A leading global engineering consultancy is seeking an Engineering Software Specialists with expertise in Hexagon’s SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) and SDx platforms to join their Kuala Lumpur team.

You will play a key role in administering and optimising Hexagon SPF and SDx platforms supporting global engineering initiatives across APAC, North America, and South America.

What you'll do:

As an Engineering Software Specialist – Hexagon SPF and SDx based in Kuala Lumpur, you will play a vital part in ensuring that project teams have dependable access to structured information through expertly managed data platforms. Your day-to-day activities will involve :

• Managing the configuration and ongoing administration of SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) and SDx environments, including user access, metadata structures, document classes, templates, and workflow processes.
• Maintaining synchronisation between engineering systems and the central information hub to ensure reliable data availability for project teams.
• Overseeing the integration of SPF and SDx with design tools such as S3D, SPID, SI, SEL as well as enterprise systems like SMAT and EcoSys.
• Supporting document workflow processes based on SPF architecture while facilitating accurate metadata ingestion into SDx for comprehensive information management.
• Developing customised dashboards, reports, and metadata queries that enable effective document control monitoring and compliance reporting across multiple projects.
• Collaborating closely with business teams to define requirements for KPI-based monitoring solutions and automate reporting processes where possible.
• Delivering training sessions for Document Control and Engineering teams on workflow best practices, metadata management techniques, and system navigation protocols.
• Acting as the first point of contact for user requests related to SPF/SDx enhancements or troubleshooting needs, providing timely support and guidance.
• Driving automation initiatives aimed at optimising document management workflows while participating in system upgrades and user acceptance testing for new features or process improvements.
• Enforcing governance over document standards and metadata integrity across all supported projects to ensure regulatory compliance during audits.

What you bring:

To excel as an Engineering Software Specialist – Hexagon SmartPlant Foundation and SDx you will bring a blend of technical proficiency in platform administration alongside practical experience gained from supporting complex engineering or project execution environments. Your background should include :

• Essential: Diploma in IT, Document Management or Engineering-related field demonstrating foundational knowledge relevant to this specialist role.
• Highly desirable: Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Management or Engineering offering advanced understanding of technical concepts.
• Formal training or proven experience with Hexagon SmartPlant Foundation (SPF) & SDx platforms is required for effective system administration.
• Three to five years’ experience managing SPF/SDx environments including configuration tasks such as user setup, metadata structuring, template creation, and workflow customisation.
• Demonstrated knowledge of document lifecycle workflows along with strong familiarity with metadata structures and principles of information governance within engineering contexts.
• Experience integrating SmartPlant tools (S3D, SPID etc.) with enterprise systems like SMAT or EcoSys is highly advantageous for supporting seamless data flows.
• Proven ability to develop dashboards/reports using platform-specific tools that facilitate compliance monitoring and decision-making based on key performance indicators.
• Excellent communication skills in English are essential; additional fluency in Spanish or Portuguese would be beneficial when supporting LATAM operations.
• Willingness to provide cross-region support spanning APAC, North America, South America time zones as needed by project demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills including empathy towards end users’ needs combined with a collaborative approach when working within multicultural teams.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a trusted partner on some of the world’s most ambitious engineering projects thanks to its unwavering dedication to safety, sustainability, people development, performance excellence, and client satisfaction. Employees benefit from a culture that actively encourages knowledge sharing across borders while nurturing personal growth through ongoing learning opportunities.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your expertise in engineering software administration to the next level within a supportive global team environment—this is your opportunity!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; don’t miss your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation shaping the future of engineering information management.

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