Automation Engineer

PLC programming & control systems

· Develop, test and maintain PLC programs (e.g., Keyence, Siemens, Omron) for food waste processing equipment

· Design and configure HMI screens for intuitive local operation

· Prepare electrical and control schematics, I/O lists and panel layouts; oversee control panel assembly and wiring

· Tune control loops (temperature, moisture, motor speed, dosing) to optimise processing performance and energy use

Sensors & instrumentation

· Specify, select, install and calibrate sensors and field instruments such as temperature, humidity, level, load cells/weight, pressure, gas/odour and flow

· Integrate VFDs, motors, heaters, valves and actuators with the control system

· Maintain calibration records and instrument documentation

IoT & remote monitoring

· Implement and improve IoT connectivity (e.g. 4G/LTE gateways, MQTT, Modbus RTU/TCP, OPC UA) to stream machine data to the cloud

· Work with software partners on dashboards, alarms and reporting for clients and our service team

· Use operating data to drive predictive maintenance, troubleshooting and product improvements

· Apply good cybersecurity practice to connected equipment

Commissioning, service & support

· Lead testing (FAT/SAT) and on-site commissioning of new installations

· Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and control faults on site and remotely

· Provide technical support and training to service technicians and customer operators

R&D & continuous improvement

· Contribute to the design of new machine models and upgrades to existing ones

· Ensure designs comply with relevant Singapore standards and safety requirements

· Maintain technical documentation: manuals, wiring diagrams, program backups and change logs

Requirements:

· Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Control Engineering, or a related field

· At least 2–3 years of hands-on experience in PLC programming and industrial automation (fresh graduates with strong project or internship experience are welcome to apply for a junior position)

· Practical experience with sensors, field instruments, VFDs and control panel design

· Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, MQTT)

· Ability to read and produce electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or similar

· Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort working both in the workshop and at customer sites

· Experience with IoT platforms or cloud services (e.g. AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Node-RED, ThingsBoard)

· Basic scripting or programming (Python, C/C++) for data handling or edge devices

· Experience with SCADA systems

· Background in environmental, waste, water treatment or process equipment

· Licensed Electrical Worker (LEW) qualification or relevant safety certifications

· Class 3 driving licence