Industrial Automation Engineer – Controls & Manufacturing

ICHOR SYSTEMS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Ichor Systems Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop, implement, and improve automation solutions across our manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Equipment teams to identify opportunities for automation and improve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.

The role is industrial automation and controls-focused, prioritizing equipment build-out to support a high-volume production ramp.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 3+ years of automation, controls, or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with PLC/HMI, sensors, actuators, motors, and motion control systems.
• Experience with EtherCAT-based automation and IEC 61131-3 platforms (CODESYS/TwinCAT).
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-disciplinary problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and support automation solutions for manufacturing processes and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual or repetitive processes and improve safety, quality, cost, capacity, and throughput.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, motion control, robotic, and other industrial control systems.
• Support the integration of automated equipment, sensors, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering teams to define automation requirements and develop practical technical solutions.
• Lead or support automation projects from concept and design through installation, validation, and production release.
• Troubleshoot equipment, controls, and process issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automation/Controls/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

EtherCAT

CODESYS

TwinCAT

Git

Python

Ignition

CAD

MES

Job description

Ichor Systems Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop, implement, and improve automation solutions across our manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Equipment teams to identify opportunities for automation and improve safety, quality, efficiency, and throughput.

The role is industrial automation and controls-focused, prioritizing equipment build-out to support a high-volume production ramp.