Automation Engineer (Expat to Northern Europe/Manufacturing)

PERSONNEL LINK JOBHUB PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowances

Variable bonus

Job summary

PERSONNEL LINK JOBHUB PTE. LTD. is seeking an Automation Engineer to own and optimize in-house automation across manufacturing lines.

You will program FANUC/ABB/Nachi/Stäubli robots, develop PLC/HMI software across Siemens and Allen-Bradley platforms, and integrate vision systems and MES interfaces. Proficiency in SolidWorks and 2D CAD is required, with strong cross-functional collaboration. Willing to be based in Latvia on an expat package; monthly salary plus housing allowances and a variable

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of industrial automation experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on programming and troubleshooting with multiple robot brands.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of in-house automation equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot FANUC, ABB, Nachi and Stäubli robots.
• Develop PLC/HMI software across brands (Siemens emphasized).
• Integrate machine vision, sensors and readers.
• Design parts and drawings with SolidWorks and 2D CAD.
• Lead automation projects from concept to stabilization.
• Collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, IT/MES.
• Train technical teams and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Robotics programming

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial automation

Machine vision

Schematic reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Diploma/Degree in Automation or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

2D CAD

Siemens PLC/HMI

Allen-Bradley PLC

Robot brands: FANUC

Robot brands: ABB

Robot brands: Nachi

Robot brands: Stäubli

Vision systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of in-house automation equipment, ensuring availability, reliability, safety and maintainability.
• Program, commission, troubleshoot and optimize FANUC, ABB, Nachi and Stäubli industrial robots, including paths, I/O, interlocks, safety interfaces and recovery routines.
• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC/HMI software across multiple brands, including Siemens and preferably Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Mitsubishi, Omron, Beckhoff or similar platforms.
• Integrate and troubleshoot machine vision, cameras, lighting, barcode/QR readers, inspection logic and reject mechanisms.
• Design and modify machine parts, fixtures, guarding and layouts using SolidWorks and 2D CAD; prepare drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.
• Lead automation projects from concept and risk assessment through design, procurement, FAT/SAT, commissioning, handover and stabilization.
• Integrate new equipment into existing lines, including PLC, robot, vision, printing, inspection and, where applicable, MES/traceability interfaces.
• Train technical teams and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, IT/MES and external machine suppliers.

Willing to be based in Lativia on expat package.

Monthly salary + housing allowances and variable bonus.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years of industrial automation experience, preferably in high-volume, plastics, assembly or medical-device manufacturing.
• Strong hands‑on programming and troubleshooting capability with FANUC, ABB, Nachi and/or Stäubli robots.
• Experience with machine vision, sensors, servo systems, pneumatics and reading electrical schematics.
• Strong multi-brand PLC/HMI programming and troubleshooting knowledge; Siemens capability is essential.
• Strong SolidWorks and 2D CAD capability; able to create and interpret drawings, assemblies and manufacturing documentation.
• Understanding of PROFINET/PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP, OPC UA or similar industrial networks is desirable.