Automation Design Engineer (Automation/Mechanical)

JDA WMS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

JDA WMS PTE. LTD. is seeking an Automation Design Engineer to lead the design of automation solutions for manufacturing clients, delivering technical and commercial proposals, system layouts, and cost estimates.

You will own the full technical process from concept to commissioning and post-sales support, design automated systems and fixtures with CAD software, and handle documentation, testing, and on-site training to ensure successful deployments.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on design experience with automation systems, robotics, and fixtures.
• Strong CAD skills with AutoCAD and SolidWorks; PLC programming knowledge.
• Experience with motors, motion control, wiring, and production line integration.

Responsibilities

• Design automation solutions and prepare technical/commercial proposals.
• Own end-to-end technical process from concept to commissioning and post-sales support.
• Design automated systems and fixtures using CAD software.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (drawings, BOMs, service records).
• Perform hands-on integration including wiring, control panel checks, and robot programming.
• Conduct system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to meet performance specifications.
• Provide on-site technical support during commissioning, servicing, maintenance, and customer training.

Skills

Mechanical design

Full machine design

Robotics

CAD software

PLC programming

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

We are looking for an Automation Design Engineer to serve as the key technical expert in designing automation solutions and developing technical proposals to manufacturing clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design automation solutions and develop technical/commercial proposals, including system layouts and cost estimates
• Own the end-to-end technical process from concept design to commissioning and post-sales support
• Design automated systems and custom mechanical fixtures using CAD software
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (drawings, manuals, BOMs, service records)
• Perform hands-on integration, including electrical wiring, control panel checks, and robot programming
• Conduct system testing, validation, and troubleshooting to meet performance specifications
• Provide on-site technical support during commissioning, servicing, maintenance, and customer training

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong mechanical design skills, full machine design experience (automation systems, robotics, fixtures, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.) with PLC programming.
• Hands-on experience with motors, motion control, robotics, and automated production lines; and machine trouble shooting.