Electrical Engineer

Sumitomo (SHI) Cyclo Drive Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regional project exposure across SEA

Career progression opportunities

Professional training and certs

Job summary

Sumitomo (SHI) Cyclo Drive Asia Pacific Pte Ltd seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to join the growing engineering team in Singapore and across Southeast Asia. You will design, develop, program, test and commission electrical control systems, MCCs, PLC and HMI/SCADA solutions for industrial projects.

You will work closely with customers, project managers and suppliers, handling wiring diagrams, FAT/SAT, and compliance with IEC and local standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in electrical control system design and industrial automation.
• Proven experience in PLC-based control systems and VFDs.
• Knowledge of IEC Standards, Singapore Standards and electrical safety requirements.
• Experience with BMS, HVAC controls and Energy Management Systems preferred.
• Willingness to travel within Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical control systems, MCCs, and power distribution equipment.
• Develop PLC, HMI and SCADA applications.
• Configure industrial networks (Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, BACnet, MQTT).
• Perform sizing calculations and prepare technical specifications.
• Produce single-line diagrams, schematics, and panel layouts.
• Coordinate with customers, project managers, and suppliers from concept to commissioning.
• Provide technical support and documentation.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networking

Electrical design

VFDs

BMS/HVAC controls knowledge

Education

Electrical/Automation Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Autodesk AutoCAD

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.