Innovation and Test Manager

-; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-focused organization in Singapore is seeking an Innovation & Test Manager to drive innovation in manufacturing automation and AI applications. The successful candidate will work collaboratively across international teams to implement cutting-edge solutions, improve operational efficiency, and manage projects from inception to completion. Candidates should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, a background in engineering, and demonstrated experience in automation or robotics. The role offers opportunities for mentorship and growth in advanced manufacturing and operational strategy.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Project management skills to coordinate and oversee projects.
• Experience in automation, robotics, or testing.

Responsibilities

• Support innovation projects in production automation.
• Drive AI innovations for data collection and analyses.
• Collaborate with global teams to benchmark best practices.

Skills

Collaboration

Innovation in manufacturing

Project management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Robotics

PLCs

IoT

Job description

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add an Innovation & Test Manager located in Kallang, Singapore.

What a typical day looks like:

• Support innovation projects focused on identifying, evaluating, and supporting the implementation of cutting‑edge solutions in relation to production automation and functional testing within our manufacturing operations of power products.
• Drive AI innovations and develop system support and tools for collection and analyses manufacturing data.
• Be on the forefront and consistently research AI applications.
• Engage with global teams/vendors/industry experts to benchmark and research best practices, adapt new technologies, and scale successful solutions across operations.
• Collaborate with operations, quality, and engineering teams to ensure robust and scalable implementation, improve throughput, quality and reduce manual labor through automation.
  • Analyze data to identify trends, failures, and improvement opportunities.
  • Develop business case of solutions and analyze ROI and cost‑benefit analysis.
• Collaborate with factory teams to pilot and validate new automation or test solutions, from concept through to deployment. Contribute to the design of scalable and modular test systems for validation.
  • Assist in developing and deploying automated production systems using robotics, PLCs, and/or IoT etc.
  • Develop and socialize plans to integrate solutions into production systems post successful pilot tests.
• Assist in creating project proposals/technical reports, and executive summaries. Define and align measures of progress (KPIs) and establish a regular accountability cadence to demonstrate timely progress.

What you will gain:

• Cross‑functional and international exposure to power technology, product management and operations.
• Practical experience across automation engineering, test development, data‑driven decision‑making, and lean manufacturing.
• Mentorship and training from both technical leaders and strategic stakeholders.
• A platform to grow into roles in advanced manufacturing, industrial innovation, or operational strategy.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills and passion for manufacturing innovation and strategic thinking.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment with global teams.
• Project management skills to coordinate and oversee projects from inception to completion and ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Passionate about innovation in manufacturing, automation, and problem‑solving.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to design processes to meet current and future needs.
• A graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience through academic projects, internships, or co‑ops related to automation, robotics, or testing.
• Willing to travel or relocate.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Medical benefits, dental, vision.
• Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Performance Bonus.