Automation Engineer

BEST WORLD LIFESTYLE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

BEST WORLD LIFESTYLE PTE LTD in Singapore seeks an experienced leader to head Automation and IT, ensuring the right resources with skills to meet manufacturing goals.

You will own Industrial 4.0 systems, ERP/MES/BMS/ASRS, guide capital projects, drive maintenance, CAPA actions, and ensure GMP, ISO, EHS compliance while delivering improvements. The role involves coordinating with suppliers and training end users to build a high-performing automation ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Lead Automation and IT function with the right resources and skills to meet goals.
• Own Industrial 4.0 systems including ERP, MES, BMS, ASRS and PLCs.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing and issue resolution during capital projects.
• Develop integrated test requirements and lead system testing.
• Create automation maintenance strategy and execute maintenance programs.
• Plan and deliver automation projects from scope to verification.
• Ensure GMP, ISO, EHS compliance and workplace safety.
• Provide end-user training on process control systems.
• Identify and manage critical spare parts for production.

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading and managing Automation and IT function, ensuring the right resources with appropriate skills and capabilities to always meet functional goals.
• System owner for Industrial 4.0 and digital manufacturing automation system includes ERP, MES, BMS, ASRS, and respective production machine PLCs or automatic devices.
• Support installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, system verification, and resolving any technical issues that arise during different phases of capital project.
• Jointly develop integrated test requirements between systems and lead the testing.
• Develop protocol and perform automation system installation and operation verification.
• Manage and deliver automation and IT projects during the commercial phase which includes developing project scope, cost estimates, scheduling, engineering, implementation, testing, and verification.
• Develop the required maintenance strategy & task; establish and execute automation and IT system maintenance, functional testing, and instrument calibration program.
• Identify and manage critical spare parts in supporting routine production.
• Develops automation-related SOPs.
• Responsible for routine Automation & IT systems maintenance, repair, functional testing, and instrument calibration activities to achieve agreed service level KPIs.
• Responsible for maintenance planning, execution, and adherence to schedule.
• Perform troubleshooting/ investigation for any disruption/ failure. Recommend and follow up with the corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) to eliminate similar disruption/ failure.
• Provide training to end users on the process control system.
• Identify and lead automation projects to increase efficiency or machine/process capability.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, regulatory requirements, ISO standards, EHS standards, and other relevant policies/standards.
• Ensure workplace safety and be responsible for notifying Management in a timely manner of EHS/GMP deficiencies.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Manager.