Automation Engineer - Controls & MES Lead

Flint Hills Resources; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Molex Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer (Controls) to design, develop, and support machine-level automation and control systems for our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will lead automation projects, implement MES integrations, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to improve machine performance, production efficiency, and data visibility.

You will join the Datacom and Specialty Solutions Division's automation team, working with Process Engineering,

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of industrial automation or controls experience.
• Hands-on PLC programming across Omron and Beckhoff platforms.
• Experience with OPC software Kepware and Ignition; SQL DB and Python scripting.
• Strong data-driven, problem-solving and collaboration skills.
• Electrical panel assembly, wiring and debugging experience.
• Willingness for overseas travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical and control systems for machines and automation cells, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and panels.
• Implement MES integrations at the machine level using Kepware and Ignition.
• Ensure data integrity of production dashboards.
• Work with vendors to ensure standards are met in designs and installations.
• Lead and coordinate buy-off processes for machines; overseas travel.
• Mentor electrical and controls technicians.
• Seek and implement new automation technologies.
• Collaborate with DPE and Process Engineering to troubleshoot machine issues.
• Promote Koch PBM philosophy and integrity in engineering activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Continuous learning

Data-driven decisions

Education

Mechatronics/Electrical/Electronic Eng degree

Tools

PLC programming

Beckhoff

OPC Kepware

Ignition

SQL

Python scripting

Job description

Molex Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer (Controls) to design, develop, and support machine-level automation and control systems for our manufacturing operations. In this role, you will lead automation projects, implement MES integrations, and collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to improve machine performance, production efficiency, and data visibility.

You will join the Datacom and Specialty Solutions Division's automation team, working with Process Engineering,