Equipment & Automation Systems Engineer

Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) seeks an experienced Industrial Automation Engineer to optimize production equipment, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will work with PLC programming, SEQ logic, SQL databases, and Power BI to monitor performance and guide data-driven decisions.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance reliability, minimize downtime, and improve overall manufacturing productivity using

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics/ Automation/ Computer Engineering or related field.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong SEQ (Sequence Control) logic development and debugging skills.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases, including SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle.
• Experience in database management, query development, data analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization and BI tools.
• Experience with SCADA, HMI, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong equipment troubleshooting and RCA skills.
• Experience in manufacturing process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S principles.
• Ability to support production through rapid response to equipment and system issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and optimize production equipment to maximize uptime.
• Develop and modify PLC programs and SEQ control logic.
• Monitor equipment performance and improve OEE.
• Support installation, commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Utilize SCADA/HMI, PLC, sensors, and control networks for monitoring.
• Maintain and query manufacturing databases (SQL Server/MySQL/Oracle).
• Develop SQL queries, reports, dashboards for monitoring and improvement.
• Use Power BI to visualize performance trends and insights.
• Collaborate with Production, Process, and Quality teams to optimize efficiency.
• Apply Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen/5S methodologies.
• Provide rapid response to breakdowns and technical issues.
• Maintain technical documentation and electrical schematics.
• Perform ad hoc technical assignments, troubleshooting activities, and improvement projects as required by management.

Skills

PLC programming

SEQ logic

SQL databases

Power BI

SCADA/HMI

RCA

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

5S

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

Oracle

SCADA

HMI

Power BI

Job description

This position is responsible for optimizing equipment performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve production targets, meet quality standards, and improve operational efficiency. The role requires strong technical expertise in industrial automation systems, PLC programming, and equipment control systems, as well as database management skills, including SQL, MySQL, and Oracle. Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI is essential to support performance monitoring, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and improve overall manufacturing productivity.

Job description

Your Mission

This position is responsible for optimizing equipment performance, troubleshooting technical issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve production targets, meet quality standards, and improve operational efficiency. The role requires strong technical expertise in industrial automation systems, PLC programming, and equipment control systems, as well as database management skills, including SQL, MySQL, and Oracle. Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI is essential to support performance monitoring, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and improve overall manufacturing productivity.

What To Expect

• Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of production equipment, automation systems, and control machinery to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs and Sequence (SEQ) control logic to support manufacturing requirements and equipment improvements.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement corrective actions to enhance reliability, productivity, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, qualification, and process validation activities.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize equipment failures and production downtime.
• Analyze equipment malfunctions, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilize industrial automation systems, including PLC, SCADA, sensors, servo drives, and control networks, for equipment monitoring and process control.
• Manage and support manufacturing databases, including SQL, MySQL, and Oracle, to ensure data integrity, system reliability, and operational reporting.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, reports, dashboards, and data analysis tools to support equipment monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize Power BI and other analytical tools to visualize equipment performance, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with Production, Process, and Quality teams to optimize machine performance, material flow, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Apply continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S to improve equipment performance and production processes.
• Provide rapid response to equipment breakdowns and technical issues during production, ensuring minimal disruption to manufacturing operations.
• Maintain technical documentation, maintenance records, electrical schematics, equipment control specifications, and database-related documentation.
• Perform ad hoc technical assignments, troubleshooting activities, and improvement projects as required by management.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong SEQ (Sequence Control) logic development and debugging skills.
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases, including SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle.
• Experience in database management, query development, data analysis, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Power BI or other data visualization and business intelligence tools.
• Experience with SCADA, HMI, and industrial automation systems.
• Strong equipment troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) skills.
• Experience in manufacturing process optimization and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S principles.
• Ability to support production through rapid response to equipment and system issues in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in handling ad hoc tasks, troubleshooting activities, and special projects assigned by management.