Automation Engineer

CUTE SOLUTIONS & SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CUTE SOLUTIONS & SERVICES PTE. LTD. seeks an experienced automation engineer to lead DeltaV DCS projects and validation efforts in regulated environments.

You will configure DeltaV components, author IQ/OQ/IOQ protocols, and ensure clean, compliant system administration across development, test and production settings. You will coordinate CQV activities with cross-functional teams, support upgrades, and deliver robust validation documentation in line with GMP, FDA, EU Annex 11, and other

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automation engineering with DeltaV DCS.
• Experience with validation/compliance in GMP/FDA/EU Annex 11.
• Experience with IQ, OQ, PQ, IOQ protocols.
• Knowledge of MES, OPC DA/UA, Fieldbus, and HMI systems.
• Strong SDLC and change control documentation.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and train junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Configure DeltaV Batch: recipes, phases, EM, CM.
• Lead DeltaV system validation: IQ/OQ/IOQ.
• Maintain configuration integrity across dev/test/prod environments.
• Troubleshoot and support DeltaV DCS integration.
• Lead automation commissioning and SAT for upgrades.
• Coordinate CQV activities with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare validation docs for DeltaV and Rockwell BAS per regulations.
• Liaise with vendors, IT, and stakeholders for upgrades.
• Provide routine ops support during maintenance and shutdowns.
• Perform incident resolution and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Rockwell BAS

SCADA

Allen-Bradley PLC

Yokogawa PLC

Invensys PLC

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform DeltaV Batch configuration including recipes, phases, equipment modules (EM), and control modules (CM).
• Lead and execute DeltaV system validation activities, including authoring and executing IQ, OQ, and IOQ protocols.
• Manage system administration and maintain configuration integrity across development, test, and production environments.
• Troubleshoot, validate, and support integration of standalone systems with DeltaV DCS.
• Lead automation commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for facility and equipment upgrades.
• Manage and coordinate CQV (Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation) activities with cross-functional teams.
• Generate and execute validation documentation for DeltaV and Rockwell BAS systems, in compliance with GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11, and EU Annex 11.
• Liaise with equipment vendors, internal stakeholders, and IT teams to implement upgrades and resolve system issues.
• Provide routine operational support for automation and control systems including during preventive maintenance and shutdown periods.
• Engage in incident resolution, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to maintain operational excellence.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in automation engineering with a strong focus on DeltaV DCS.
• Hands-on experience with validation and compliance for regulated environments (GMP, FDA, EU Annex 11).
• DeltaV DCS (Batch, Safety, Historian, Configuration, Administration)
• Rockwell BAS, SCADA, PLC (Allen-Bradley, Yokogawa, Invensys)
• Validation protocols: IQ, OQ, PQ, IOQ
• GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, ASTM E2500
• MES, OPC (DA, UA), Fieldbus, HMI systems
• SDLC & Change Control documentation
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and train junior engineers.