Electrical Engineer

SUMITOMO (SHI) CYCLO DRIVE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Regional project exposure

Career progression

Training and certification support

Job summary

SUMITOMO (SHI) CYCLO DRIVE ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, program, test and commission electrical control systems, MCCs, PLC, HMI/SCADA and BAS for industrial projects across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The role requires 5–10 years of relevant experience, strong PLC/VFD knowledge, and familiarity with IEC/Singapore standards. Travel within Singapore and SE Asia is expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics or automation equivalent.
• 5–10 years experience in electrical control system design and industrial automation.
• Strong PLC, VFD, instrumentation and industrial networking knowledge.
• Familiar with IEC and Singapore standards; BMS/HVAC experience preferred.
• LEW licence (Singapore) and/or PMP certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems and MCCs for projects.
• Develop PLC, HMI/SCADA applications and associated panels.
• Configure industrial networks (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, BACnet, MQTT).
• Produce I/O lists, schematics and single-line diagrams using AutoCAD.
• Support commissioning, FAT/SAT and after-sales activities.
• Liaise with customers, vendors and project teams.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC/SCADA programming

MCC/panel design

Industrial networking

VFD/instrumentation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree or diploma

Mechatronics/Automation specialization

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk AutoCAD

PLC programming tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Electrical Engineer to join our growing engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, programming, testing, and commissioning of Electrical Control Systems, Motor Control Centers (MCCs), PLC, HMI/SCADA systems, and Building Automation Solutions (BAS) for industrial and infrastructure projects across Singapore and the Southeast Asia region. The role involves close collaboration with customers, project managers, system integrators, and suppliers from project concept through commissioning and after‑sales support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical control systems, MCCs, VFD panels, PLC systems, HMI/SCADA systems, power distribution equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA applications for industrial and building automation systems.
• Configure industrial communication networks including Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, BACnet and MQTT.
• Perform equipment selection, sizing calculations and preparation of technical specifications.
• Produce single‑line diagrams, control schematics, panel layouts, cable schedules, I/O lists and functional specifications using AutoCAD Electrical or Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Conduct FAT, SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting and performance optimization.
• Liaise with customers, consultants, contractors and vendors regarding project requirements.
• Provide technical support, training and documentation.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or Trade based equivalent.
• Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience in electrical control system design and industrial automation projects.
• Proven experience in PLC-based control systems, VFDs, instrumentation and industrial networking.
• Strong knowledge of IEC Standards, Singapore Standards (SS) and electrical safety requirements.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS), HVAC controls and Energy Management Systems preferred.
• Experience in water and wastewater treatment plants, food and beverage manufacturing, and material handling systems preferred.
• LEW licence (Singapore) and/or PMP certification advantageous.
• Good communication, project management and troubleshooting skills.
• Willingness to travel within Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses.
• Regional project exposure across Southeast Asia.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Professional training and certification support.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.