Green Marine PLC & Commissioning Engineer

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a hands-on PLC & Commissioning Engineer to develop, test and commission marine electrification and propulsion solutions. You will focus on PLC software development, control algorithms and system integration to enable greener vessels.

You will help establish test labs, develop software, document architectures, and support vessel commissioning while liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems or related discipline.
• Strong software development skills, particularly in PLC programming, equipment controls and automation systems.
• Hands-on approach with testing, integration and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support green marine technologies that contribute to reducing vessel carbon emissions and align with business objectives.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining test laboratory facilities for development, integration and testing of marine propulsion systems.
• Develop and maintain PLC software, control logic and algorithms for electrical propulsion solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation including software architecture, control logic flows, test procedures and quality records.
• Conduct system testing, validation and troubleshooting to ensure reliable performance and compliance with requirements.
• Participate in vessel commissioning activities for projects involving similar system configurations.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues arising during vessel commissioning and system integration.
• Collaborate with internal teams, customers, suppliers and external stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Provide technical support and contribute to continuous improvement of software, control systems and commissioning processes.
• Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation systems

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Fresh graduates welcome

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking a hands-on PLC & Commissioning Engineer to develop, test and commission marine electrification and propulsion solutions. You will focus on PLC software development, control algorithms and system integration to enable greener vessels.

You will help establish test labs, develop software, document architectures, and support vessel commissioning while liaising with internal teams and external stakeholders.