Automation Engineer Lead: PLCs, CAD & Line Optimization

FONG'S ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FONG'S ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING PTE LTD seeks an automation engineer to lead technicians in operating and maintaining automated assembly lines for medical device manufacturing. You will guide troubleshooting, optimisation and change control, and work on equipment layouts, PLC programming, and integration with HMI and sensors.

You will manage automation projects from design through commissioning, support process validation, and ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and safety standards while

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years' of relevant working experience.
• PLC programming on Omron NJ series or other brand.
• Solid Works.
• Problem Solving skill.
• Critical Thinking and Coaching Skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide technical guidance to technicians in operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and optimisation of automated assembly lines and equipment.
• Lead and manage automation projects, including equipment design, development, procurement, installation, commissioning and qualification.
• Develop and implement automation solutions to improve medical device assembly processes, production workflow, plant layout, productivity and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide technical support to production operations and establish standard operating procedures, equipment maintenance procedures and troubleshooting guidelines.
• Design and modify equipment layouts, mechanical components, jigs, fixtures and assembly tooling using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.
• Develop, modify and troubleshoot PLC programs, including Omron NJ-series controllers and other PLC platforms, as well as associated HMI, sensors, actuators and control systems.
• Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing processes through automation development, process transfer and equipment integration.
• Prepare, maintain and control engineering and equipment documentation, including process change records, equipment start-up and commissioning forms, preventive maintenance schedules, troubleshooting reports and service records.
• Lead engineering changes, equipment upgrades and continuous improvement projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to improve process capability, product quality and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and optimise equipment performance, process yield, cycle time, production output and equipment downtime, implementing corrective and preventive actions where necessary.
• Support equipment qualification, process validation and relevant documentation in accordance with the Company's Quality Management System, ISO 13485 requirements and applicable medical device manufacturing standards.
• Ensure automated equipment and assembly processes comply with applicable safety requirements, quality standards and established engineering procedures.
• Manage automation equipment spare parts, critical components and maintenance resources to ensure equipment reliability and minimise production disruptions.

Skills

PLC programming

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Coaching

Education

Diploma / Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

FONG'S ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING PTE LTD seeks an automation engineer to lead technicians in operating and maintaining automated assembly lines for medical device manufacturing. You will guide troubleshooting, optimisation and change control, and work on equipment layouts, PLC programming, and integration with HMI and sensors.

You will manage automation projects from design through commissioning, support process validation, and ensure compliance with ISO 13485 and safety standards while