Application Engineer / Project Engineer

Hipa Photonics Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Singapore is seeking a qualified engineering professional to maintain and commission automation equipment. The role involves customer interaction, professional relationships, and travel for on-site support. Candidates should have strong product knowledge, engineering qualifications, and proficiency in Mandarin. This position offers an opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in maintenance and commissioning of automation equipment.
• Experience with machine-vision projects preferred.
• Ability to handle equipment failures independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert level of product knowledge.
• Understand and convey customer requirements.
• Responsible for equipment installation, commissioning, and maintenance.
• Travel to project sites for start-up and training services.
• Cooperate with R&D team for equipment testing.

Skills

Expert level of product knowledge

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Proficient in Excel and JMP

Proficient in Mandarin

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation or Optics)

Tools

Excel

JMP

MS-Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert level of product knowledge
• Understand and convey customer requirements
• Maintain professional business relationships with customers
• Travel to project sites to perform start‑up, integration and training services
• Responsible for equipment installation, commissioning, service and maintenance, and quickly handle sudden failures of machines at customer sites
• Cooperate with the R&D team to complete relevant testing and verification of the equipment
• Provide status of ongoing project and future projects
• Design and implementation of equipment upgradation scheme

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree of Engineering in Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation or Optics; experience with machine‑vision projects preferred
• At least 3 years of working experience in maintenance and commissioning of automation equipment or laser processing equipment, installation and commissioning, capable of handling equipment failures independently and quickly
• Proficient usage of Excel, JMP and other analysis software; MS‑Word and PowerPoint for report creation
• Good communication skills, responsible and good teamwork
• Proficiency in Mandarin (speaking, reading, writing and translation) to build and maintain professional business relationships with Chinese‑speaking customers
• Willing to travel overseas 30‑50% for on‑site support, equipment upgrade or future projects discussion, as needed

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