Equipment Engineer

Dyson Institute; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dyson Institute in Singapore is seeking an Equipment Engineer to sustain and improve manufacturing equipment performance in a high-volume automated production environment, driving reliability, process capability and operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Process Development and external suppliers to reduce downtime and optimise output, lead troubleshooting and implement preventive maintenance strategies across multiple lines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automation with PLC programming and equipment engineering.
• Experience with PLC and vision systems (Omron, Siemens, Keyence) and knowledge of Cpk, statistics, FMEA, TPM, Lean or Six Sigma.
• Hands-on in fast-paced manufacturing with strong communication and collaboration.
• Proactive in identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own equipment performance to meet SQDC objectives.
• Drive OEE, yield, cycle time and manufacturing efficiency improvements.
• Lead troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis with corrective actions.
• Support installation, qualification, commissioning and ramp-up; assist process validation and engineering changes.
• Develop preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve uptime.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues and manage spare parts.
• Coach technicians on operation, maintenance and safety compliance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Omron PLC

Siemens PLC

Keyence vision systems

Job description

Title: Equipment Engineer 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.

At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds.

Dyson employs 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas.