Innovation Engineer: Automation & Robotics

HPS PARTNERS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HPS PARTNERS PTE. LTD. seeks an Innovation Engineer to bridge emerging technologies with automated production systems. You will design, program, and commission control systems, robotics, and Industry 4.0 solutions for advanced manufacturing projects.

You will collaborate with internal and external teams to evaluate requirements, design architectures, program PLCs/HMIs, and ensure safety and ISO/IEC compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on PLC/HMI programming, motion control, and electrical control system design.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols and commissioning.
• Familiarity with robotics, vision systems or Industry 4.0 tech is a plus.
• Programming exposure in Python, C#, or C++ preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional communication skills.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to deliver automation projects.
• Design control architectures, panel layouts and schematics in CAD tools.
• Program, test, and validate PLCs, HMIs, and motion control systems.
• Integrate robotics, vision, laser units and sensors on production lines.
• Implement safe machine architectures per ISO/IEC standards.
• Configure industrial networks and support Industry 4.0 data collection.
• Lead FAT/SAT validation, commissioning, and root cause analysis.
• Maintain technical documentation and update SOPs/PM checklists.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, WSH regs and GMP.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Motion control

Electrical control design

Robotics/Industry 4.0

Python/C#/C++

Industrial protocols

Cross-functional communication

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

HPS PARTNERS PTE. LTD. seeks an Innovation Engineer to bridge emerging technologies with automated production systems. You will design, program, and commission control systems, robotics, and Industry 4.0 solutions for advanced manufacturing projects.

You will collaborate with internal and external teams to evaluate requirements, design architectures, program PLCs/HMIs, and ensure safety and ISO/IEC compliance across projects.