Automation Engineer: PLCs, Robotics & Smart Manufacturing

ICHOR SYSTEMS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICHOR SYSTEMS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop and implement automation solutions for high-volume manufacturing.

You will design controls, program PLC/HMI, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive equipment performance and ramp-up production. The role requires hands-on experience with industrial automation platforms, sensors, motion control, and programming languages such as Python or C#.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automation, Controls, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in automation, controls, equipment, or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation, PLC/HMI, sensors, motors, and motion control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation and controls solutions for manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Identify and automate manual or repetitive processes to improve safety, quality, efficiency, capacity, and throughput.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robotics, and industrial control systems.
• Lead or support automation projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, validation, and production release.
• Troubleshoot equipment and controls issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Maintenance, and external suppliers to develop and implement practical automation solutions.
• Develop technical documentation, equipment specifications, work instructions, and operating procedures.
• Analyze equipment and production data to identify performance trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support and training to manufacturing and maintenance teams, while supporting the standardization of successful automation solutions.

Skills

Automation engineering

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation/Controls/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

EtherCAT

CODESYS

TwinCAT

Git

PLC/HMI

Python

C#

Ignition

OPC UA

MES

Job description

ICHOR SYSTEMS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop and implement automation solutions for high-volume manufacturing.

You will design controls, program PLC/HMI, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive equipment performance and ramp-up production. The role requires hands-on experience with industrial automation platforms, sensors, motion control, and programming languages such as Python or C#.