Assistant Automation Engineer

PRAXIS AUTOMATION FAR EAST PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PRAXIS AUTOMATION FAR EAST PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an Electrical Engineer with onboard vessel experience to support Praxis automation products.

You will design and review electrical drawings, perform maintenance, and assist in testing and commissioning on site. The role requires a diploma and bachelor’s in electrical engineering, knowledge of ship automation, IEC 61131-3, and PLC programming. You’ll work closely with the engineering and sales teams, learn quickly, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Diploma and Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Onboard background or vessel system knowledge.
• Electrical/electronic component knowledge preferred.
• Able to learn and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in design and calculation software.
• Experience in ship automation.
• IEC 61131 (IEC 1131) knowledge.
• PLC programming and troubleshooting using Structured Text.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Familiarise with Praxis products (PLC, control panel, sensors).
• Design and review mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Perform service maintenance and troubleshoot Praxis automation systems.
• Onsite testing and commissioning of project systems.
• Design user interfaces for system monitoring/control.
• Collaborate with sales, clients and vendors during projects.
• Provide commissioning/service for Praxis products on site.
• Provide electrical and software support for Praxis equipment and systems.
• Assist engineers to test new hardware/software prior to production and prepare technical reports.
• Communicate and resolve equipment problems with the team.

Skills

Onboard background / vessel systems

Electrical/electronic knowledge

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Design / calculation software

Team collaboration

Independent learning

Structured text programming

Education

Diploma & Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Structure Text programming

Job description

Job Description

• 1. Familiarise with key company products i.e. PLC, Control Panel, alarms and pressure/temperature sensors etc.
• 2. Design and review of technical documentations i.e. Mechanical and electrical drawings etc.
• 3. Perform service maintenance and troubleshoot for Praxis automation systems (Onboard and Inhouse).
• 4. Inhouse and onsite testing and commissioning of project system.
• 5. Design user interface for system monitoring/control functions according to project specification.
• 6. Collaborate with sales team, clients and external vendors during projects and services.
• 7. Perform assistance task on maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration on Praxis automation systems.
• 8. Assist to prepare, maintain, and print project documents and drawings.
• 9. Provide commissioning / service for Praxis Automation products on site.
• 10. Provide electrical and software support for Praxis equipment and systems.
• 11. Assist engineers to test new hardware/software prior to production implementation, along with completing the technical reports required.
• 12. Other duties/activities as assigned by supervisor.
• 13. Communicate and resolve equipment problems working with other team members.

Requirements

• 14. Minimum of Diploma & Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering
• 15. Onboard background or equivalent with vessel system knowledge
• 16. Electrical/electronic component knowledge will be preferred
• 17. Able to learn and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• 18. Proficient in design and calculation software.
• 19. Experienced in the below fields of relevance or equivalent will be a plus.
• o Ship automation
• o Applicable codes related to electronic engineering (IEC 1131)
• o PLC programming and troubleshooting using structure text programming.
• 20. Strong team player with effective interpersonal skills
• 21. On the job training will be provided