AGV Systems Engineer (Material Transport Automation)

TEKISHUB CONSULTING SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting company in Singapore is seeking an AGV Systems Engineer responsible for the integration, deployment, and operation of Automated Guided Vehicle systems in high-volume manufacturing. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience in industrial automation or AGV integration. Skills in fleet management and real-time control systems are essential. This role offers a dynamic environment where you will ensure safe and efficient material transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or AGV/mobile robot integration.
• Proven experience delivering production-critical automation or system integration projects.
• Experience working with factory IT/OT systems in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, deploy, and manage a fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
• Develop and support AGV fleet management software for real-time tracking.
• Implement communication between AGVs and central control systems.

Skills

AGV systems integration

Fleet management

Real-time control systems

Industrial networking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

MQTT

Wireless networks

Job description

The AGV Systems Engineer is responsible for the integration, deployment, and operation of Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) systems used for material transport within a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role focuses on fleet management, real-time control, system integration, and coordination with factory automation systems to enable safe, reliable, and just-in-time material delivery to production lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate, deploy, and manage a fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for material transport within the factory
• Develop, configure, and support AGV fleet management software to dispatch vehicles, monitor real-time location, and manage traffic flow
• Implement and maintain real-time communication between AGVs and central control systems using wireless networks, MQTT, or similar messaging protocols
• Ensure safe AGV operations through fail-safe mechanisms, including collision avoidance, emergency stop handling, and recovery procedures
• Coordinate AGV operations with ASRS, MES, and production equipment to enable just-in-time delivery of materials
• Integrate AGV status, alarms, and performance data into manufacturing systems or monitoring dashboards
• Troubleshoot and resolve AGV system, software, and communication issues in a production environment
• Collaborate with automation vendors, IT/OT teams, and production stakeholders to ensure system reliability, scalability, and performance
• Support system documentation, configuration management, and operational readiness

Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or AGV / mobile robot integration
• Proven experience delivering production‑critical automation or system integration projects
• Experience working with factory IT/OT systems in high-volume manufacturing environments

Must Have Skills

• Experience deploying or integrating AGV systems or mobile robots in an industrial setting
• Knowledge of fleet management, routing, and traffic control strategies
• Ability to design and support real-time control systems with safety fail‑safes
• Familiarity with industrial networking and wireless communication (e.g. Wi-Fi, vehicle‑to‑infrastructure messaging)

Good to Have Skills

• Understanding of autonomous vehicle algorithms (routing, scheduling, obstacle avoidance)
• Experience with AGV vendor SDKs or APIs
• Experience using MQTT or similar machine‑to‑machine messaging protocols
• Integration of AGV data with MES or manufacturing dashboards