AUTOMATION SOFTWARE ENGINEERS – PLC PROGRAMMING

Private Advertiser; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter Island Manpower Pte Ltd is seeking an Automation and Control Engineer / PLC Programmer to design and implement PLC/HMI solutions. The role involves SDLC-driven software development, electrical panel design, BOM management, and hands-on testing.

The candidate should have a diploma or degree in Automation Engineering with at least 2 years in automation/semiconductor, strong PLC/HMI skills (Omron/Mitsubishi, Proface, Hakko), and be willing to travel and work after hours when required.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Automation Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in automation/semiconductor industry.
• Strong programming skills in PLC and HMI according to IEC 61131-3 standard languages.

Responsibilities

• Follow SDLC to develop high quality and maintainable software.
• Prepare functional flowcharts and design specifications.
• Interpret client requirements and ensure solutions meet project budgets and schedules.
• Design electrical control panels and prepare schematics drawings.
• Source electrical components and issue BOM.
• Software programming (PLC and HMI), system implementation, testing, debugging.
• Maintain detailed documentation.
• Coordinate with departments to meet customer requirements and schedules.
• Analyze existing software for improvements.
• Support remote and on-site troubleshooting at customer sites.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or Degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

Omron PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Proface HMI

Hakko

Job description

This is an Automation and Control Engineer / PLC Programmer role responsible for developing high quality and maintainable software that meets user requirements following the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). The role involves designing electrical control systems, programming PLC and HMI solutions, and supporting both remote and on-site troubleshooting at customer sites.

Key responsibilities

• Follow the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to develop high quality and maintainable software that meets user's requirement

• Prepare functional flowchart and detailed design specifications

• Interpret and identify design parameters based on client requirements, ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget to meet project requirements and schedules

• Design electrical control panel and prepare electrical schematics drawings

• Source and select Electrical Components and Issue of BOM

• Software Programming (PLC and HMI), System Implementation, Testing, Debugging

• Maintain detailed documentation

• Coordinate with relevant department to meet customer requirement and keep to project schedules

• Analyze existing software and identify areas for modification and improvement

• Support Remote and On-site troubleshooting at customer's sites

About you

• Diploma or Degree in Automation Engineering, or related Engineering discipline

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the automation/semiconductor industry

• Strong programming skills in PLC (Ladder, Flowchart and Structure Text; IEC 61131-3 standard languages)

• Preferably experienced in Omron and Mitsubishi PLC

• Strong programming skills in HMI (Proface HMI, Hakko)

• Able to maintain and modify existing programs (PLC, HMI) with minimal guidance

• Able to design and troubleshoot from electrical schematics

• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player

• Able to work after office hours when required

• Able to travel on business trip within short notice when it is required

Registration No: R26163150

Inter Island Manpower Pte Ltd (Co Reg: 200810144N / EA License: 08C3527)