Automation Engineer

Olam Cocoa Pte Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering global leader in food and beverage ingredients as an Automation Engineer. In this role, you will manage and maintain automation systems, ensuring compliance and enhancing processes within the Cocoa business. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, you will work with cutting-edge technologies like ABB and Siemens PLC systems to create indulgent cocoa products that delight consumers worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a company dedicated to quality and transparency in the supply chain. If you have a passion for engineering and a drive to improve processes, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in PLC and DCS programming.
• Expertise in managing automation systems and compliance measures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain site automation systems including PLC programming.
• Provide specialist advice for troubleshooting and continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Design

System Troubleshooting

Continuous Improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

ABB 800xA

Schneider PLC

Siemens PLC

Job description

Job Title

Automation Engineer

ofi,is a global leader in food & beverage ingredients.Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious, and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we alwaysmake it real.

This role will be part of our Cocoa business, and we provide great natural cocoa ingredients to customers all over the world, working with partners across the supply chain to create indulgent treats for consumers and a positive future for cocoa. The portfolio of our cocoa company includes both legacy brands and newer faces; deZaan, Unicao, Joanes, Macao etc. All are market leaders that can meet our clients’ specific regional or global cocoa needs.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain site automation systems, including ABB 800xA, Schneider PLC, and Siemens PLC systems.
• Oversee PLC programming, HMI design, system troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance activities.
• Carry out automation and control implementation activities for plant modifications, capital projects and other identified plant improvement projects in line with defined specifications, budget and qualification of facilities in accordance with site to approved procedures.
• Provide specialist advice to other sections and subordinates for trouble shooting/continuous improvement to process/systems.
• Provide input to the project team of capital projects as well as develop and implement the maintenance plan for newly installed equipment.
• Monitor and enforce compliance measures (including safety) within their specific discipline to ensure inspection readiness of plant, as well as participate as an audit team member in the conduct of audits.

To be successful in the role, the incumbent should have the following qualities:

• Minimum degree in the relevant engineering disciplines
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in PLC and DCS programming and maintenance for projects or process changes
• Experience with at least one of the PLC/DCS brands (Schneider Quantum series PLC, Siemens S7-300, 1200 and 1500 series or ABB 800xA system)