Automation Engineer

Wuxi Apptec, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wuxi Apptech, Inc. is seeking a senior automation project professional for our Singapore site to lead technical reviews and on-site deployment of control systems.

You will coordinate with suppliers, ensure design integrity, and manage the commissioning of automation cabinets, servers, and loops to meet GMP and CSV requirements. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in industrial automation or related fields, strong English skills, and extensive experience with DCS/PLC systems, as well as

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or above in industrial automation or related majors.
• Strong English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.
• Robust problem-solving capabilities for complex automation projects.
• Familiarity with major DCS and PLC systems (Emerson/Yokogawa, Honeywell/Siemens).
• Experience with batch and continuous control projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review technical requirements for factory control systems (DCS EMS SIS BMS GDS) at the Singapore site.
• Lead OT/DMZ network construction and IT technical requirements review for Singapore site.
• Coordinate with automation suppliers and review design documents and drawings.
• Track system integration with site construction progress and on-site deployment of automation cabinets and equipment.
• Coordinate design reviews with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process teams.
• Participate in PHA reviews and updates for process safety at the Singapore site.
• Guidance to suppliers on FAT/SAT/IOQ documents and GMP-related items.
• Lead FAT debugging, FAT report review, and system power-up commissioning.
• Coordinate with procurement on shipment and installation environment verification.
• Lead on-site commissioning and validation of automation systems and IT/OT integration.
• Draft, update and review automation SOPs and TWIs for Singapore site.

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.