Electrical Engineer- Automation System Design (Marine)

ST Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ST Engineering in Singapore’s West region seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Automation System Design for marine applications. You will design Ship Management System architecture and coordinate integration with third-party systems to ensure seamless operation.

The role includes FAT/STW/HAT coordination, software configuration management, and ensuring SMS operability during vessel life-cycle maintenance, with collaboration across customers, suppliers, and project teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering.
• Experience in system architecture design or networking preferred.
• Ability to work independently and lead a small team.
• Good communication with suppliers and customers at all levels.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform system and architecture design of Ship Management System (SMS).
• Perform system integration for SMS with third party systems.
• Coordinate and support FAT, STW and HAT.
• Perform software configuration management and technical documentation.
• Perform hardware/software maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Liaise with customers, project manager and other engineering trades.
• Ensure operationality and functionality of SMS during the maintenance period of the vessel life cycle.
• Maintain close working relationships with customer, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Site testing

Commissioning

PLC programming

SCADA software

Control instrumentation

Networking concepts

Modbus RTU/TCP

RS422/485

NMEA

CANbus J1939

Marine codes

Python

JSON

RESTful

Data analytics

Education

Electrical / Electronics / Computer Engineering degree

Job description

Electrical Engineer- Automation System Design (Marine)

Job Location Region: West

Responsibilities:

• Perform system and architecture design of Ship Management System (SMS).
• Perform system integration for SMS with third party systems.
• Perform, coordinate, manage and support of Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), Set to work (STW) and Harbour Acceptance Test (HAT).
• Perform software configuration management and technical documentation.
• Perform hardware / software maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Liaise with customers, project manager and other engineering trades.
• Ensure operationality and functionality of SMS during the maintenance period of the vessel life cycle.
• Maintain close working relationships with customer, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in Site Testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge in PLC programming and SCADA software.
• Knowledge in control & instrumentation, and control system design.
• Knowledge in computer administration, cybersecurity and networking concepts.
• Knowledge of standard industrial protocols like Modbus RTU/TCP, RS422/485, NMEA, CANbus J1939.
• Knowledge of international codes, Marine Classification/Statutory Rules and Regulations will be an advantage.
• Knowledge in Python, JSON, Restful, Machine Learning and Data Analytics experience will be an advantage.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering in Electrical / Electronics / Computer, those with other engineering experiences are also welcome.
• Someexperience with system architecture design, system maintenance, and/or networking preferred
• Ability to work independently under pressure, as well as able to lead a small team
• Possess good communication skills to communicate with suppliers and customers at all levels
• Possess good analytical skills and good problem-solving & troubleshooting skills

Other Information:

• Location: Benoi Road (Island-wide transport provided)
• 5 days work week
• Working Hours: 7.25am-5pm

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