Application Engineer (Safety & PLC Solutions) - entry level

Omron Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Singapore seeks an Application Engineer to provide technical solutions and support for sales initiatives. This role involves design and implementation of safety solutions, client engagement, and project support. The ideal candidate holds a degree in a related field and has up to 2 years of experience, coupled with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Competitive salary package and career growth opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic and innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of experience in industrial safety, controllers, or automation systems implementation.
• Ability to interpret engineering diagrams and troubleshoot electrical/production issues.
• Willingness to travel 15–30%.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement safety and PLC solutions across industrial applications.
• Provide training, technical support, and troubleshooting for partners and customers.
• Collaborate with sales teams to map customer requirements and deliver optimized solutions.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Communication skills

Hands-on HW/SW capability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in software, electronics, or related field

Tools

Safety and PLC systems

Automation technologies

Job description

The Application Engineer combines technical expertise and domain knowledge to support sales, deliver solutions, and drive successful projects. Acting as a product expert in safety and controllers, the role involves customer engagement, applications consulting, project support, demos, and pilots for new business opportunities.

Technical Support

• Design and implement safety and PLC solutions across industrial applications.
• Provide training, technical support, and troubleshooting (HW/SW) for partners, customers, and internal teams.
• Lead implementation projects, coordinate with vendors and internal teams, and ensure timely resolution of issues.
• Develop system solutions, proposals, bid responses, and technical presentations.
• Support solution integration through site visits, requirement specifications, documentation, and testing plans.
• Drive innovation by developing proofs-of-concept/prototypes using Omron products.
• Continuously acquire knowledge in industrial automation to enhance solutions.

Sales Support

• Provide technical expertise, presales consultation, and product/project presentations to support deal closures.
• Collaborate with sales teams to map customer requirements and deliver optimized solutions.
• Share insights on competitors’ products and customer needs with Sales & Marketing.

• Bachelor’s degree in software, electronics, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 0 - 2 years of experience in industrial safety, controllers, or automation systems implementation
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on HW/SW capability, including system architecture, firmware, drivers, OS, and applications
• Ability to interpret engineering diagrams, troubleshoot electrical/production issues, and communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Fluency in English (written & verbal); willingness to travel 15–30%
• Technical certifications/licensing preferred; knowledge of machine learning/AI a plus

• Work with cutting-edge automation and robotics technologies in a rapidly growing industry.
• Competitive salary package with career growth opportunities.
• Be part of a dynamic and innovative work environment with access to OMRON’s global expertise.