Automation Engineer

ICHOR SYSTEMS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICHOR SYSTEMS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop and implement automation solutions for high-volume manufacturing.

You will design controls, program PLC/HMI, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive equipment performance and ramp-up production. The role requires hands-on experience with industrial automation platforms, sensors, motion control, and programming languages such as Python or C#.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, Controls, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in automation, controls, equipment, or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLC/HMI, sensors, motors, and motion control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation and controls solutions for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Identify and automate manual or repetitive processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, capacity, and throughput.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, and industrial control systems.
• Lead or support automation projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, validation, and production release.
• Troubleshoot equipment and controls issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, and external suppliers to develop and implement practical automation solutions.
• Develop technical documentation, equipment specifications, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Analyze equipment and production data to identify performance trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing and maintenance teams, while supporting the standardization of successful automation solutions.

Skills

Automation engineering

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation/Controls/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

EtherCAT

CODESYS

TwinCAT

Git

PLC/HMI

Python

C#

Ignition

OPC UA

MES

Job description

We are looking for an Automation Engineer to join our Engineering team in Singapore and support the development and implementation of automation solutions for our growing manufacturing operations. In this role, you will develop industrial automation and controls solutions, improve equipment performance, and support equipment build-out for an active high-volume production ramp. This is a great opportunity to work on hands-on automation projects from concept through implementation and build your expertise in industrial automation, controls, and manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation and controls solutions for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Identify and automate manual or repetitive processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, capacity, and throughput.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, and industrial control systems.
• Lead or support automation projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, validation, and production release.
• Troubleshoot equipment and controls issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, and external suppliers to develop and implement practical automation solutions.
• Develop technical documentation, equipment specifications, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Analyze equipment and production data to identify performance trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing and maintenance teams, while supporting the standardization of successful automation solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, Controls, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in automation, controls, equipment, or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLC/HMI, sensors, motors, and motion control.
• Experience with EtherCAT-based automation, CODESYS, TwinCAT, or similar platforms; Structured Text experience preferred.
• Comfortable working across hardware and software, with basic experience in version control such as Git.
• Able to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience with robotics, machine vision, servo/motion systems, or industrial robots.
• Experience with Python, C#, Ignition, OPC UA, MES, or equipment connectivity.
• Experience in semiconductor, precision, or cleanroom manufacturing.
• Experience working with machine builders or automation integrators.