Automation Engineer (Marine Automation & Cloud Systems)

PACC Offshore Services Holdings Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kuok (Singapore) Limited seeks an Automation Engineer to bridge shipboard operations with digital intelligence. You will design and test marine control systems and architect cloud infrastructure for AI-driven solutions.

Responsibilities include PLC programming, MATLAB-based simulations, HMI development, and building data pipelines for vessel performance analytics. Proficiency in Python, Java, and C is required, with a focus on maritime decarbonization and innovative system design.

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant disciplines.
• Experience in PLC programming and control system modeling.
• Hands-on experience with AWS/Azure and data architectures.
• Proficiency in Python, Java and C.
• Experience building web-based GUIs for data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC programs for marine vessel automation.
• Model and test control systems using MATLAB and industry tools.
• Create and optimize HMIs for real-time data visualization.
• Architect scalable cloud environments (AWS/Azure) for vessel analytics.
• Build data pipelines and databases to feed AI-driven models.
• Develop web GUIs to visualize ship data and AI insights.
• Write efficient code in Python, Java, and C for prototypes and apps.

Skills

PLC programming

Python

Java

C

Data visualization

Education

Degree in relevant disciplines

Tools

MATLAB

AWS

Azure

Web GUI development

Job description

Automation Engineer (Marine Automation & Cloud Systems)

Posting Start Date: 17/08/2026

Country/Region: Singapore

Work Location: PaxOcean Yard

Business/Function: PaxOcean

Req ID: 792

Job Summary

The Automation Engineer (Marine Automation & Cloud Systems) will bridge the gap between shipboard operations and digital intelligence, andbe 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

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