Automation Engineer (Marine Automation & Cloud Systems)

Kuok Group Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuok Group Singapore invites an Automation Engineer specialized in Marine Automation & Cloud Systems to join our multidisciplinary team. You will design and test marine control systems, develop cloud infrastructure for AI-driven vessel analytics, and bridge shipboard operations with digital intelligence.

The successful candidate will work across PLC programming, HMI development, MATLAB simulations, and cloud data architectures using AWS/Azure, Python, Java and C to deliver robust, scalable

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Marine Automation & Control Systems: Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs for marine vessel automation systems.
• Cloud Architecture & AI for Performance Analytics: Architect and manage scalable cloud environments for vessel performance analytics and remote condition monitoring.
• Software Development & Integration: Develop web-based GUIs to visualize shipboard system data and AI-derived insights.

Skills

PLC programming

MATLAB

HMI design

Python

Java

C

GUI development

Data pipelines

Cloud architectures

Education

Degree in relevant disciplines

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Company description:

Located at the heart of Asia, Kuok Group Singapore (KGSg) is a dynamic, diversified conglomerate with global reach and established brands in the digital infrastructure, maritime and real estate sectors.

Our businesses include the digital infrastructure business of K2 Strategic, maritime entities such as POSH, PCL, and PaxOcean, which together form part of Kuok Maritime Group, and the real estate business of Allgreen Properties.

At KGSg, we nurture young talent through mentorship, leadership development, and cross-functional exposure, offering diverse career pathways and global opportunities across our businesses.

Explore your future with KGSg today!

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

1. 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.
   
   
   
   


2. 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.
   
   
   
   


3. 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