Automation Engineer: POC Robotics & Controls Prototyping

FOREFRONT MEDICAL INVESTMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

FOREFRONT MEDICAL INVESTMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an Automation Engineer to design electrical systems, wire controls, and program PLC/HMI for proof-of-concept setups and test stations.

You will collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to evaluate feasibility, refine concepts, and support supplier discussions while staying current with sensors, vision systems, robotics, and control architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechatronics, automation engineering, or related field.
• 1–3 years hands-on experience in industrial automation, custom machine building, or R&D prototyping.
• Experience in medical devices or regulated industries is a plus.
• 3D CAD proficiency for generating layout and station concepts.
• Electrical wiring and control panels, sensors, actuators, safety devices and I/O systems.
• Pneumatics and sensors knowledge with standard automation components (Festo, SMC, Keyence, Cognex, Omron).
• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Clear communication for technical reporting.
• Collaborative spirit to work across production team and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design, controls wiring, and programming (including robotic integration and signal interfacing to build functional POC setups and test stations).
• Write and debug PLC, HMI, or motion control programs for concept validation and early-stage equipment.
• Collaborate with R&D process, and manufacturing teams to evaluate automation feasibility, identify risks, and refine concepts.
• Support design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA inputs related to automation, and technical discussions with suppliers.
• Stay current with automation technologies, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and control architectures.

Skills

Electrical design

Controls wiring

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robot integration

Signal interfacing

Problem solving

Communication

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

FOREFRONT MEDICAL INVESTMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an Automation Engineer to design electrical systems, wire controls, and program PLC/HMI for proof-of-concept setups and test stations.

You will collaborate with R&D and manufacturing to evaluate feasibility, refine concepts, and support supplier discussions while staying current with sensors, vision systems, robotics, and control architectures.