Automation Engineer

CEVA Logistics; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive annual leave

Pension

Health

Life assurance

Job summary

CEVA Logistics in Singapore seeks an Automation Engineer to ensure reliability and ongoing improvement of warehouse automation and robotics systems. You will provide technical support, develop maintenance strategies and build capabilities within operations teams.

You will lead maintenance planning, analytics, and optimization projects, working with suppliers and stakeholders across the organisation to enhance performance and scalability. This role is based on-site in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation, robotics or industrial engineering.
• Strong data analysis skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint and Excel.
• Experience with automated warehouse systems such as AMRs/AGVs.
• Knowledge of PLC and industrial controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support for warehouse automation.
• Develop preventive maintenance programmes to maximise equipment reliability.
• Manage maintenance schedules and spare parts planning.
• Develop training materials and SOPs.
• Lead automation enhancement, upgrade and optimization projects.

Skills

Automation

Robotics

Industrial Automation

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Team player

Education

Degree or Masters in Engineering/Mechatronics/Robotics/Industrial Automation or Supply Chain with relevant specialization

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

PLC programming

WCS/WMS software

Job description

CEVA Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Headquartered in Marseille, France, CEVA Logistics offers a broad range of end-to-end, customized solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground and finished vehicle transport in 170 countries worldwide thanks to its approximately 110,000 employees at approximately 1,500 facilities. With a pro forma 2023 revenue of US$20.2 billion, CEVA Logistics is part of the CMA CGM Group, a global player in sea, land, air and logistics solutions.

YOUR ROLE

The Automation Engineer is responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of warehouse automation and robotics systems. The role provides technical support for automation operations, develops maintenance strategies, manage supplier relationships and after-sales support through regular performance reviews, and builds technical competencies within warehouse operations teams.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING

Automation Operations Support

• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 technical support for warehouse automation systems.
• Conduct troubleshooting, root cause analysis and corrective actions to minimize system downtime and disruptions
• Coordinate vendor escalation and issue resolution.
• Monitor automation system performance and reliability.

Maintenance Management

• Develop preventive maintenance programmes to maximize equipment reliability.
• Manage maintenance schedules and spare parts planning to ensure timely support and cost-effective operations
• Support equipment lifecycle management, including upgrades, replacement and end-of-life planning
• Identify opportunities to optimise automation performance, productivity and scalability
• Analyse operational data and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Lead and manage automation enhancement, upgrade and optimization projects

Training and Capability Development

• Develop training materials and SOP
• Conduct technical training for operations teams.
• Build first-level troubleshooting capabilities within operations to improve self-sufficiency and response time
• Maintain engineering documentation and knowledge repositories.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Degree or Masters in Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial Automation or Supply Chain with a relevant specialization
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automation, robotics or industrial engineering
• Strong in data crunching and analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience supporting automated warehouse or manufacturing systems.
• Experience with Goods-to-Person systems, AMRs/AGVs, Conveyor and sortation systems, Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Knowledge of PLC and industrial controls.
• Experience in root cause analysis and preventive maintenance.
• Comfortable with presenting and communicating with customers and stakeholders within all levels of the organisation.
• Good and adaptive team player with strong interpersonal skills

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

With a genuine culture of reward and recognition, we want our employees to grow, develop and be part of our journey. We offer a benefits package that includes competitive annual leave entitlement, pension, health, and life assurance. There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.