Automation Control Engineer: DDC/PLC for Building Automation

Talent Trader Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression

Exposure to large-scale projects

Collaborative engineering environment

Training and professional development

Job summary

Talent Trader Group is seeking an Automation Control Engineer to design, program, and commission advanced Building Management Systems (BMS) and industrial automation solutions. You will work on DDC/PLC programming, control logic, and system integration for large-scale projects.

You’ll collaborate with project teams, perform site commissioning, and deliver documented control strategies and reports while ensuring safety and standards compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering.
• 2–5 years in automation or building management systems.
• Hands-on DDC/PLC programming and control logic development.
• Experience in commissioning and troubleshooting automation systems.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols (BACnet, Modbus, KNX, LonWorks, Profibus/Profinet).
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation and control systems for BMS, HVAC, and industrial applications.
• Develop and modify DDC and PLC programs, control sequences, and automation logic.
• Configure, commission, and troubleshoot PLC, DDC, HMI, and SCADA systems.
• Perform system integration with HVAC equipment, chillers, AHUs, FCUs, pumps, and other building services.
• Conduct site commissioning, functional testing, and system validation.
• Analyze customer requirements and develop customized control strategies.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and control system issues.
• Prepare engineering documentation, I/O lists, control narratives, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, contractors, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support and training to customers when required.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, safety regulations, and industry standards.

Skills

DDC/PLC programming

Control logic development

System integration

BMS/Automation focus

HVAC automation

Education

Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Automation Engineering degree

Tools

Siemens PLC

Schneider EcoStruxure

Rockwell Allen-Bradley

Mitsubishi PLC

Omron PLC

Job description

Talent Trader Group is seeking an Automation Control Engineer to design, program, and commission advanced Building Management Systems (BMS) and industrial automation solutions. You will work on DDC/PLC programming, control logic, and system integration for large-scale projects.

You’ll collaborate with project teams, perform site commissioning, and deliver documented control strategies and reports while ensuring safety and standards compliance.