Automation Assembly and Wiring Technician

CHEMLEX PTE. LTD.; Otago; On-site; NZD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

ChemLex is seeking an Automation Assembly & Wiring Technician to join our Singapore engineering team and support the assembly, commissioning, maintenance and continuous improvement of our automated chemistry equipment.

This hands-on role combines mechanical assembly and electrical control wiring, requiring close collaboration with mechanical, electrical and automation engineers to build and commission robotic equipment for our high-throughput platform. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical control cabinet assembly and wiring.
• Hands-on experience in assembling and commissioning linear motion systems (guide rails, ball screws, rack-and-pinion).
• Experience in assembling large-scale equipment.
• Strong mechanical fitting skills and ability to read drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly and commissioning of automation equipment.
• Perform electrical wiring for automation equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of equipment.
• Assist engineers with equipment testing and validation.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Mechanical assembly

Reading mechanical drawings

Preventive maintenance

Education

NITEC / Higher NITEC or Diploma in Electrical/Mechatronics/Automation

Tools

Low-voltage electrical certification

Job description

About the role

We are looking for an Automation Assembly & Wiring Technician tojoin our Singapore engineering team and support the assembly, commissioning,maintenance and continuous improvement of ChemLex's automated chemistryequipment.

This is a highly hands-on role involving both mechanical assemblyand electrical control wiring. You will work closely with our mechanical,electrical and automation engineers to build and commission sophisticatedrobotic equipment used within ChemLex's automated chemistry platform.

The role will include assembly of machine frames and mechanicalsystems, installation and alignment of linear-motion components, assembly andwiring of electrical control cabinets, cable installation and termination,equipment testing, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.

We are looking for someone who is practical, technically competentand comfortable working independently on complex equipment. Attention to detailand a high standard of workmanship are particularly important.

Key responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly and mechanical commissioning of automation equipment.
• Perform electrical wiring forautomation equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenanceand servicing of company equipment.
• Assist engineers with equipmenttesting and validation.

Qualifications

• Experience in electricalcontrol cabinet assembly and wiring is required. A low-voltage electriciancertification is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in theassembly and commissioning of linear motion systems, including guide rails,ball screws, and rack-and-pinion mechanisms.
• Experience in assemblinglarge-scale equipment.
• Solid mechanical fittingskills, strong ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, and a strongsense of responsibility.
• A practical, diligent, anddetail-oriented work ethic, a proactive attitude, and the ability to workeffectively under pressure.

Desirable

• NITEC, Higher NITEC, Diploma orequivalent technical qualification in Electrical, Mechatronics, Automation,Mechanical or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience with automationequipment manufacturers, machine builders, system integrators, semiconductorequipment or advanced manufacturing.
• Familiarity with PLC-controlledmachinery, industrial sensors, motors, pneumatics and machine safety systems.
• Experience with robotic,laboratory or other precision automation equipment.

Note: we regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notifiedfor an interview.

About ChemLex

ChemLex, founded by an interdisciplinary team in 2022, focuses onthe disruption of chemical synthesis via its proprietary end-to-endhigh-throughput fully-automated platform powered by AI algorithms. Compared totraditional chemical synthesis via manual operations, our robotic platform notonly improves the efficiency of chemical synthesis but also reduces cost andprovides significant ESG benefit via our quantitative green chemistry system.

Through this innovative platform ChemLex provides chemical synthesisservices to global customers in the pharmaceutical, and other chemicalindustries.

We are seeking motivated scientists, engineers and support staff tohelp establish and grow our R&D and production facility in Singapore whichhouses our fully-automated platform.

We want to hear from enthusiastic applicants who have an interest inAI and automation and are energised by the idea of working in a start-upenvironment.