Electrical Engineer

WK Asia-Pacific Environmental Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in PLC-based automation. This role involves owning electrical and automation packages for diverse industries, designing control panels, and programming PLC and HMI systems. You will collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with standards while managing project scheduling and costs. This position offers the opportunity to work on innovative projects with a focus on automation and control systems, making a significant impact across various sectors. If you're self-motivated and ready for a challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in PLC-based industrial/process automation.
• Proficient in control panel layout and electrical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Own electrical and automation packages for specialized process systems.
• Design control panels and program PLC and HMI systems.

Skills

PLC Programming

HMI Programming

Electrical Engineering

Control Panel Design

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ePlan P8

AutoCAD

Job description

Minimum requirements (must be met to be considered):

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in PLC-based industrial/process automation.
• Proficient in preparing the following documents:
  • Control panel layout drawings including BOM
  • Single line diagram
  • Three-line diagram
  • Circuit diagrams
  • Loop diagrams
  • Cable schedules and sizing
  • IO lists

Document preparation preferred in "ePlan P8". Experience with "AutoCAD" is a plus.

• PLC system hardware configuration (selection of CPU, communication, and IO modules based on system requirements).
• Advanced PLC & HMI programming experience is a must.
• Experience with Siemens PLCs is preferred; experience with Allen Bradley is a plus.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, self-motivated, capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Willing to perform regular field assignments (system commissioning), with 30-50% travel.

Job Description / Responsibilities:

• Own the electrical and automation packages for specialized process system projects across various industries (automotive, painting, coating, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, etc.).
• Support project managers with detailed electrical and process (machine) automation knowledge as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Design control panels and circuit diagrams.
• Program PLC and HMI systems based on process descriptions.
• Review and approve electrical design documentation, specifications, and prepare RFQs; evaluate bids.
• Evaluate design calculations, specifications, and select system components, cable schedules, PLC components, and instrumentation.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, partners, vendors, and other teams for project tendering.
• Liaise with external vendors/suppliers for procurement, installation, testing (FATs), and commissioning.
• Support installation, testing, and commissioning by preparing work packages and providing on-site support.
• Design equipment including control cabinets, power feeds, grounding systems, and low voltage controls.
• Oversee on-site installation and assembly of electrical systems.
• Perform on-site commissioning of PLC-based control systems and machinery.
• Manage project scheduling, costs, customer change requests, and estimate materials and labor.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment; support testing, debugging, and installation.
• Ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements by preparing electrical system specifications.
• Compile reports and data on electrical engineering projects and studies.
• Prepare specifications for electrical equipment and materials procurement.