Automation Engineer

PYXIS MARITIME PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PYXIS MARITIME PTE. LTD. is looking for an Infrastructure Engineer based in Singapore. The role involves developing PLC programs for ship automation, integrating new technologies, and optimizing system performance.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields, with at least 2 years of relevant experience in IT operations or automation within maritime systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in infrastructure engineering, IT operations, or automation, preferably with exposure to industrial or maritime systems.
• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley).
• Comfortable in a shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain PLC programs for ship automation systems.
• Evaluate the feasibility of integrating cloud and infrastructure technologies.
• Optimize system performance and implement improvements.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical systems knowledge

System commissioning

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Design & Implementation

• Develop, test, and maintain PLC programs for ship automation systems
• Evaluate the feasibility of integrating or adopting emerging cloud and infrastructure technologies
• Design and configure HMI/SCADA systems for monitoring and control
• Oversee improvements to maintenance capabilities by using automation for upgrades, enterprise back‑up and storage

Testing & Performance Optimization

• Perform system integration, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
• Commission automation systems on‑site and provide technical support
• Troubleshoot PLC, electrical, and instrumentation faults
• Conduct technical analysis to determine whether solutions meet requirements and anticipate future demand
• Simulate user problems and perform end‑to‑end diagnosis for complex incidents
• Analyse and present findings on infrastructure capabilities and limitations
• Optimize system performance and implement improvements

Integration & System Management

• Interpret and support electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
• Develop deployment scripts, documentation and tools for system administration and troubleshooting
• Assist in control panel design, I/O allocation, and component selection
• Configure and maintain industrial communication networks (e.g., OPCUA, Modbus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP)

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors to maintain high‑quality service delivery
• Drive improvements in infrastructure systems and service delivery through automation

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
• Minimum 2 years in infrastructure engineering, IT operations, or automation, preferably with exposure to industrial or maritime systems.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of electrical systems and industrial control panels
• Hands‑on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen‑Bradley, B&R, Schneider)
• Experience in system commissioning and troubleshooting
• Adapts quickly to changing priorities and emerging technologies
• Works effectively in a small, multi‑disciplinary team
• Comfortable in a shipyard environment