Application Engineer (Safety & PLC Solutions) - entry level

OMRON Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation company in Singapore is seeking an Application Engineer to combine technical expertise with customer engagement. The role involves designing safety solutions, providing training and support, and collaborating with sales teams to optimize solutions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field and 0-2 years of experience. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Dynamic work environment

Access to cutting-edge technology

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in industrial safety, controllers, or automation systems implementation.
• Fluency in English (written & verbal); willingness to travel 15-30%.
• Ability to interpret engineering diagrams and troubleshoot issues.

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 deliver optimized solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Project implementation

Technical training

Automation knowledge

Customer engagement

Education

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

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
  
  

Requirements

• 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
  
  

Benefits

• 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.