Equipment Engineer

Dyson GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dyson Inc. in Singapore is seeking an Equipment Engineer to sustain and improve automated production equipment at Pioneer Crescent, driving reliability, process capability and efficiency. You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality and Process Development to optimise output and reduce downtime.

You will lead troubleshooting, ramp-up activities and preventative maintenance, and coach technicians while ensuring safety, quality and compliance in a fast-paced advanced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical or Electronics Eng.
• Minimum 5 years’ automation experience with PLC programming or equipment support.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and robotic systems.
• Knowledge of PLC and vision systems (Omron/Siemens/Keyence) and basic statistics/TPM.
• Able to produce clear technical reports and downtime summaries.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment performance and reliability to meet SQDC goals.
• Drive OEE, yield, cycle time and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support installation, qualification, commissioning and ramp-up.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues and manage spares.
• Coach technicians on operation, maintenance and safety.

Skills

Automation

Troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Cross-functional collab

Education

Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Electronics Eng

Tools

Omron PLC

Siemens PLC

Keyence Vision

Job description

Location: Singapore - Advanced Manufacturing (Pioneer Crescent)

Department: Manufacturing / Equipment Engineering

About the role:

As an Equipment Engineer, you will sustain and improve manufacturing equipment performance in a high-volume automated production environment, driving reliability, process capability and operational efficiency while supporting new technologies and manufacturing processes. Working with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development and external suppliers, you will improve equipment performance, minimise downtime and optimise manufacturing output.

Key responsibilities:

• Own equipment performance and reliability to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), yield, cycle time and manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause investigations and failure analysis, implementing corrective and preventive actions based on performance trends to minimise downtime.
• Support equipment installation, qualification, commissioning and production ramp-up, as well as process validation and engineering changes where required.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve equipment uptime and reliability.
• Work with suppliers and vendors to resolve technical issues, improve equipment capability and manage spare parts requirements.
• Coach technicians on equipment operation, maintenance and troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with safety, quality and operational requirements.

About you:

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automation with PLC programming, equipment engineering or manufacturing equipment support.
• Strong troubleshooting capability across mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, servo, robotic and automated systems; experience with automated, servo-controlled, pneumatic or robotic equipment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of PLC and vision systems, including Omron, Siemens, Keyence or equivalent platforms, and a good understanding of Cpk, statistics, FMEA, TPM, Lean or Six Sigma methodology.
• Able to produce clear technical reports, 5-Why analysis and downtime summaries.
• Hands-on, self-motivated and comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with strong communication, collaboration and influencing skills across engineering, maintenance and production teams. Proactive in identifying risks, solving problems and implementing practical, sustainable improvements.

Working at Dyson:

You will be part of a highly collaborative engineering and advanced manufacturing environment where ownership, technical rigour and continuous improvement matter. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact on equipment reliability, production performance and operational efficiency, while helping deliver Dyson’s advanced manufacturing ambitions.

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.