Automation Engineer (Marine Automation & Cloud Systems)

PaxOcean; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PaxOcean in Singapore seeks an Automation Engineer focusing on Marine Automation and Cloud Systems to bridge shipboard operations with digital intelligence. You will design and test robust marine control systems and architect cloud infrastructure for AI-driven insights.

The role covers PLC programming, data pipelines, web-based GUIs, and developing research-grade prototypes to support predictive maintenance and decarbonization efforts. Collaboration across engineering teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant disciplines.
• Proven PLC programming experience.
• Hands-on with AWS/Azure and data architectures.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, and C.
• Experience building web GUIs for data visualization.
• Keen on maritime decarbonization and prototyping and validation.

Responsibilities

• Bridge shipboard operations with digital intelligence through design and testing of marine control systems.
• Architect and manage cloud environments for vessel performance analytics and AI-driven insights.
• Develop web-based GUIs and software for data visualization and control.

Skills

PLC programming

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Python

Java

C

MATLAB

GUI development

Data visualization

Maritime domain knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant disciplines

Tools

MATLAB

AWS

Azure

SQL

Job description

Job Summary

The Automation Engineer (Marine Automation & Cloud Systems) will bridge the gap between shipboard operations and digital intelligence, and be responsible for designing and testing robust marine control and automation systems, while architecting the cloud infrastructure required to deploy advanced AI-driven solutions. The ideal candidate will possess professional or research experience across most of the technical stack—from vessel-side PLC programming and data acquisition to cloud-based analytics pipelines and intuitive web-based user interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Marine Automation & Control Systems
  • Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs for marine vessel automation systems.
  • Design and test control system modeling and simulations using MATLAB and other industry-standard simulation platforms.
  • Program and optimize Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) to ensure intuitive operator control and real-time data visualization.
• Cloud Architecture & AI for Performance Analytics
  • Architect and manage scalable cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or equivalent) specifically for vessel performance analytics and remote condition monitoring.
  • Deploy and maintain robust server infrastructure, databases, and data pipelines to feed AI-driven vessel performance and predictive maintenance models.
• Software Development & Integration
  • Develop web-based graphical user interfaces (GUIs) to visualize shipboard system data and AI-derived performance insights.
  • Write efficient code in Python, Java, and C for both research-oriented prototypes and commercial-grade maritime applications.

Key Requirements

• Degree in relevant disciplines
• Proven experience in PLC programming and control system modeling.
• Hands-on experience with commercial cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and the design of data architectures.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, and C.
• Demonstrated experience in building web-based GUIs for data visualization.
• Keen on maritime decarbonization, new system’s design, prototyping and validation