Equipment Engineer, Automation (JR135330)

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics Asia Pacific Pte Ltd in Hong Kong seeks an Automation Engineer to design and implement next-generation automation systems that bridge hardware and software with AI-powered reasoning and real-time data pipelines.

You will architect resilient, scalable ecosystems, develop dashboards for KPI monitoring, and lead predictive maintenance initiatives to minimize downtime while expanding automation across plant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Strong systems thinking skills and ability to analyze component interactions within a larger system.
• Ability to balance short-term fixes with long-term holistic outcomes.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and the ability to explain complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture: Design and deploy end-to-end automation frameworks integrating PLC and IIoT.
• AI & Agentic Integration: Orchestrate AI agents with existing tools to automate routine tasks.
• Develop and maintain automated devices for machine/process monitoring including KPI dashboards.
• Predictive Maintenance: Implement ML-based monitoring to detect anomalies and reduce downtime.

Skills

Python

Java

C/C++

Systems thinking

Analytical problem solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronics Engineering

Computer Science or related field

Job description

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a forward-thinking Automation Engineer to design and implement next-generation automated systems. Our focus is on "Balanced Automation"—integrating traditional hardware (PLCs, robotics) with AI-powered reasoning and real-time data pipelines to drive operational excellence. You will move beyond simple script execution to architecting resilient, scalable ecosystems that bridge the physical and digital worlds.

• System Architecture: Design and deploy end-to-end automation frameworks integrating PLC, and Industrial IoT (IIoT) systems.
• AI & Agentic Integration: Orchestrate AI agents to the existing tools to simplify the routine tasks.
• Develop and maintain automated devices for machine/process monitoring including dashboard for KPI monitoring.
• Predictive Maintenance: Implement machine learning-based monitoring systems to detect anomalies and reduce unplanned downtime.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C/C++.
• Must possess strong systems thinking skills, with the ability to analyze how individual components interact within a larger organizational or technical ecosystem.
• Systems thinker who can anticipate upstream and downstream impacts, effectively balancing short-term fixes with long-term, holistic outcomes.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders