Automation Engineer: Injection Moulding & Assembly

NEXBRIDGE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXBRIDGE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an automation engineer to design, develop and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes.

You will integrate systems with injection moulding machines, assembly lines and vision systems, and support robot take-out and post-moulding tasks. You will work with process engineers to reduce cycle time, cut costs, and improve quality, while programming PLCs and handling on-site troubleshooting and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in industrial automation within medical device and/or precision plastic manufacturing environments.
• Strong working experience with injection moulding machines, including robot take-out, insert loading, degating, and post-moulding processes.
• Proven experience in automating assembly machines, such as part feeding, pick-and-place, press-fit, screw fastening, welding, and functional testing.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to support production independently.
• Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes.
• Integrate automation systems with injection moulding machines, assembly lines, conveyors, vision systems, and testing equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance machine reliability, OEE, and process stability.
• Provide on-site technical support during production, mould trials, and new product launches.
• Prepare and maintain automation documentation such as electrical drawings, PLC programs, SOPs, and risk assessments.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Industrial automation

Automation programming

Tools

MS Office

HMI software

Job description

NEXBRIDGE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an automation engineer to design, develop and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes.

You will integrate systems with injection moulding machines, assembly lines and vision systems, and support robot take-out and post-moulding tasks. You will work with process engineers to reduce cycle time, cut costs, and improve quality, while programming PLCs and handling on-site troubleshooting and documentation.