Equipment Engineer

Leica Geosystems; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leica Geosystems Singapore is seeking an Equipment Engineer to design high-precision fixtures and mechatronic systems in a production environment. You will collaborate across mechanical design, system integration, and calibration to drive reliable solutions.

The role involves assembling, calibrating, and optimising equipment to meet strict accuracy, yield, and uptime targets, plus leading diagnostics and documenting engineering work for production readiness.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering with 2–5 years hands-on experience.
• Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Experience in assembly, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of complex opto-mechatronic systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-precision fixtures and mechatronic systems with CAD.
• Translate system requirements into robust engineering solutions.
• Assemble, calibrate, and optimise equipment to meet performance targets.
• Conduct testing and analyse data to drive continuous improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis to minimise downtime and recurring issues.
• Prepare engineering documentation to support production readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors for timely delivery.

Skills

Precision mechanics & tolerancing

Automation & system design

Sensors, actuators & wiring

Calibration & alignment

CAD (general)

Education

Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering

Master’s degree (advantage)

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on and driven Equipment Engineer to join our team in developing and enhancing high-precision mechatronic systems in a production environment.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working across mechanical design, system integration, troubleshooting, and calibration, and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional setting.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop high-precision fixtures and mechatronic systems using CAD, with a focus on manufacturability and performance.
• Translate system requirements into robust, reliable, and repeatable engineering solutions.
• Assemble, calibrate, and optimise equipment to meet key performance targets (e.g. accuracy, yield, uptime).
• Conduct testing and analyse data to identify gaps and drive continuous improvements.
• Lead troubleshooting and structured root cause analysis to minimise downtime and recurring issues.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions to enhance equipment reliability and stability
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation (e.g. drawings, BOMs) to support production readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure timely project delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Education

• Degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering with 2-5 years of relevant hands-on experience.
• A relevant Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Experience in assembly, testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of complex opto-mechatronic systems is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in CAD (e.g. Siemens NX)
• Strong knowledge of precision mechanics and tolerancing
• Experience in automation and system design
• Basic electronics knowledge (sensors, actuators, wiring)
• Calibration and alignment of motion or optical systems