Automation Technician (12h Shift) - Pharma/Food SCADA Expert

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd is seeking an Automation Technician (Shift) to support automation systems, diagnose faults, and perform preventive maintenance in a West Singapore facility. The role includes calibration of field instruments and backup/restoration of machine programs, with work orders logged in the Maximo system.

The ideal candidate holds ITC/Nitec or Diploma in related engineering fields and has 3 years’ experience in pharma/nutrition manufacturing or automation in food processing.

Qualifications

• ITC/Nitec/Higher Nitec or Diploma in Control/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Instrumentation Engineering or related discipline.
• 3 years of experience in pharmaceutical/nutrition manufacturing facility and automation food processing.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA/HMI systems (GE Proficy iFix, Siemens WinCC, Wonderware InTouch, FactoryTalk) and packaging systems (ABB Robotics, B&R automation).
• Proficient in troubleshooting, programming, and modifying PLCs (Siemens Step 7, TIA Portal, Rockwell RS Logix, B&R automation).
• Familiar with control components and fieldbus systems (Profibus DP/PA, DeviceNet, IO Link).
• Experience with field instruments (temp & pressure transmitters, control valves) and basic calibration/troubleshooting.
• Ability to read maintenance procedures, equipment manuals, P&ID diagrams, and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on automation systems, fault finding, diagnosis and recovery from breakdowns.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance as scheduled by maintenance planner.
• Update and create job aids as needed.
• Carry out calibration and troubleshooting of field instruments.
• Backup and restore machine programs.
• Execute work orders and record job performed via Maximo System.

Skills

SCADA/HMI systems

PLC troubleshooting

Instrumentation & calibration

Reading P&ID & schematics

Electro-mechanical fault diagnosis

Education

ITC/Nitec/Higher Nitec/Diploma in Control/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Instrumentation Engineering

Tools

Siemens Step 7

TIA Portal

Rockwell RSLogix

B&R Automation

Job description

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd is seeking an Automation Technician (Shift) to support automation systems, diagnose faults, and perform preventive maintenance in a West Singapore facility. The role includes calibration of field instruments and backup/restoration of machine programs, with work orders logged in the Maximo system.

The ideal candidate holds ITC/Nitec or Diploma in related engineering fields and has 3 years’ experience in pharma/nutrition manufacturing or automation in food processing.