Automation Engineer

WuXi AppTec; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wuxi AppTec, Inc. in Singapore seeks an experienced automation specialist to oversee the technical review and on-site deployment of factory control systems, including DCS, EMS, SIS, BMS, and GDS.

You will coordinate with IT/OT, validate design documents, lead FAT/SAT activities, and ensure GMP, CSV, and process safety compliance across the site.

The role requires strong coordination, English proficiency, and extensive project experience with industrial automation and major DCS/PLC platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in industrial automation or related field.
• Strong English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• 10+ years of work experience in automation.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.
• Experience with batch and continuous control processes preferred.
• Familiarity with Emerson or Yokogawa DCS systems preferred.
• Familiarity with Honeywell or Siemens PLC systems preferred.
• Certified Systems Engineer qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review technical requirements for factory control systems (DCS, EMS, SIS, BMS, GDS) at the Singapore site.
• Coordinate OT/DMZ network construction and IT technical requirements review.
• Lead communication with automation suppliers and review design drawings.
• Oversee system integration progress and on-site deployment of automation cabinets and equipment.
• Lead FAT/SAT tests and ensure GMP/CSV compliant documentation.
• Coordinate installation, commissioning, and handover of automation system.
• Ensure on-site validation with validation team and workshop.
• Draft and review automation SOPs and TWIs for the Singapore site.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Project experience

Problem solving

DCS/PLC familiarity

Batch/Continuous control

English skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Automation or related field

Job description

• Responsible for the technical requirements review of factory control systems at the Singapore site, including DCS, EMS, SIS, BMS, GDS, and integrated packaged equipment.
• Responsible for the OT/DMZ network construction and review of IT technical requirements at the Singapore site.
• Responsible for coordinating and organizing communication and technical exchanges with automation related suppliers, as well as reviewing design documents and drawings.
• Responsible for tracking and confirming that the system integration of the automation system project is in line with the progress of the construction of the Singapore site.
• Responsible for the on-site positioning and structural deployment of automation system cabinets and other related equipment.
• Responsible for coordinating communication and joint review of design drawings with professional and technical personnel from mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process disciplines.
• Responsible for participating in PHA review and updates for process safety at the Singapore site.
• Responsible for guiding suppliers to draft and review internal test/FAT/SAT and GMP-related IOQ documents.
• Responsible for FAT debugging and confirmation of automation system, and reviewing FAT report documents.
• Responsible for coordinating with the procurement department regarding the shipment of the automation system to Singapore.
• Responsible for the confirmation and review of the installation environment of the automation system.
• Responsible for the confirmation of the on-site deployment plan and checklist for the automation system, and lead the on-site installation of the system.
• Responsible for the on-site SAT of the automation system and the preparation of the system before power-up and lead the system power-up commissioning.
• Responsible for coordinating and arranging the personnel work assignment of the system suppliers and construction contractors.
• Responsible for promptly handling and resolving any issues or abnormalities that occur during the commissioning and installation of the system.
• Responsible for technical transformation and design changes in the execution of the automation system.
• Responsible for the timely approval and file optimization of C&Q controlled documents.
• Responsible for online integration testing and verification of automation system and IT/OT systems.
• Responsible for the commissioning of automation system cabinets, servers, and loops to ensure that the results meet GMP, CSV and other relevant requirements.
• Responsible for drafting, updating and reviewing Automation related SOPs and TWIs documents for the Singapore site.
• Responsible for communication and coordination between the workshop, validation team and the local automation team to carry out the validation of the automation system and the workshop.
• Responsible for reviewing the submission and delivery of final automation documents and the completion of project documentation.

Competency

Bachelor’s degree or above

Industrial automation or other related majors

Possess good English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills

Not less than ten years of work experience

Possess strong coordination and communication skills.

Possess strong problem-solving skills.

Project experience with batch control and continues control are preferred.

Be familiar with Emerson or Yokogawa and other well-known DCS systems are preferred.

Be familiar with Honeywell or Siemens and other well-known PLC systems are preferred.

Candidates with certified Systems Engineer qualifications are preferred.