Automation Engineer

Schneider Electric; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer to support their Supply Chain Business Unit. You will measure and analyze warehouse performance, implement corrective actions, and manage projects to enhance warehousing processes. The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years of experience in logistics operations and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This role offers an opportunity to turn sustainability ambitions into actions.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in warehouse and logistics operations.
• Good understanding of FIFO, MIGO, and inventory management.
• Experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deploy standard logistics processes and validate changes.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis for productivity and quality issues.
• Support digitization projects including Tableau dashboards.

Skills

Problem solving skills

Communication in English

Understanding of warehouse operations

Computer literate

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics Management / Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Overview

In Schneider Electric, everything we do is geared towards advancing progress and sustainability for all—our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies we serve. Whether it's through our products, software, and services that propel the digital transformation of energy management and automation, or through our corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make a meaningful impact by empowering people and organizations to become more resilient, electric, and digital. Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You are part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions.

Location: Tuas

Mission (About the Role)

As an Automation Engineer at Schneider Electric, you will have the opportunity to gain hands on experience in supporting Schneider Electric’s Supply Chain Business Unit, measuring and analyzing warehouse performance (cost and service), implementing corrective action and managing projects to design and optimize warehousing processes.

What will you do?

• Process Design
  • Deploy standard processes in line with Schneider Performance System requirements with primary focus on logistics processes
  • Support the new initiative or process change request in assigned sector. Validate changed and complete necessary documentation (JBS, OWS) and complete training for operation supervisor & operators with signed training records
  • Conduct quarterly FMR analysis and ensure recommended storage strategy is in place
  • Conduct yearly SMB2 review and ensure time standards are maintained on a regular basis
  • Support the analysis through PFMEA (Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis) in assigned sector and implement actions coming out of PFMEA
• Process Improvement
  • Monitor utilization of performance tracking tools and drive productivity improvement for the assigned sector
  • Conduct Root Cause Analysis for issues from productivity barrier tracking, quality issues and system related issues and work with operations to deploy containment / corrective actions
  • Lead and implement the actions coming from IDEA system
• Digitization & Transformation
  • Support Smart DC, digitization or digital projects (incl. Tableau dashboards)
  • Support on CHR implementation, UAT and follow up
  • Support any system related issues faced by operations and ensure timely resolution
  • Experience with conveyor systems, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs)
  • Warehouse Management System implementation with project management experience and familiarity with Manhattan systems
• Qualifications
  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics Management / Supply Chain Management
  • At least 4 years of working experience in warehouse and logistics operations with global presence
  • Good understanding of warehouse operations and terminology such as FIFO, MIGO, etc. Working knowledge on inventory management and transportation
  • Computer literate, experience SAP & WM is required
  • Good written and verbal communication in English
  • Proven record on problem solving skills

Other information

Let us learn about you! Apply today. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? At Schneider Electric, our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – define our culture and guide our actions. We seek IMPACT Makers who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization.

€36 billion global revenue • +13% organic growth • 150,000+ employees in 100+ countries • #1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

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