Senior Engineer (Automation & IT)(8288)

National University Hospital; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a technical expert to oversee automation and IT systems. The role involves managing contractors, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards, and leading improvement projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with extensive experience in automation technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience with Diploma or 5 years with Degree in Engineering/IT.
• Experience in managing contractors in cGMP facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Custodian for automation systems and technical stewardship.
• Lead CMs and PMs for automation and IT systems.
• Support maintenance shutdown activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Self-Starter

Education

Diploma in Engineering/IT

Degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC

SCADA

SQL

Modbus

Profibus

Profinet

OPC

Job description

Overview

Provision of technical and administrative ownership for site automation/ IT equipment, systems and related matters pertaining to routine operations, maintenance and minor projects.

Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the following:

• Custodian and technical stewardship for automation related systems

• Drafting/ review/ approval of SOPs, WPs, and other quality related documents for automation

• Lead CMs and PMs for automation, functional level IT and AV systems. Including building management system, environment management system, fire alarm system, security system, IT systems supporting these systems and AV systems.

• Ensure maintenance and service contracts are executed as per requirements; establish regular review points with external contractors as required to continually improve processes and performance.

• Support maintenance shutdown activities

• SME for automation & functional level IT systems during regulatory inspection

• Lead/ Support Capex improvement projects

• Human and financial resource planning

• Lead/ support EHS best practices

Requirements

• Diploma in an engineering/ IT discipline with minimum 8 years working experience or Degree in an engineering discipline with minimum 5 years of working experience.

• Well versed in PLC and SCADA platforms like Allen Bradley/ Rockwell, Siemens, and Schneider

• Well versed with automation protocols like Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus DP/PA, Profinet, SQL, OPC, etc.

• Working knowledge of computer networks

• Well connected with technology and markets trends for Automation & IT

• Some experience working with Integrated AV systems

• Able to work in a multi-cultural, fast-paced environment with little guidance

• Has prior experience leading teams but is also able to leverage on cross functional support with less direct reports

• Experience managing both internal and external stakeholders

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in managing contractors in cGMP facility operations

• Experience in cGMP requirements is preferred.

• Willing to learn, self-starter and continuously improve

• Good communication and interpersonal skills