IT Automation Project Engineer (PLC/ HMI/ Pharma)

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Singapore is seeking an IT Automation Project Engineer to lead automation initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 1 year of technical experience in automation support. Key responsibilities include providing technical expertise, leading projects in compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing cost-effective solutions. This position offers up to $5000 salary, ensuring a crucial role in the ongoing development of automated systems.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of technical experience in supporting Automation manufacturing industry.
• Familiar with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
• Familiar with IT Network knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes leadership behaviour and engages employees at all levels in Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) issues.
• Provides technical expertise on computerized/automation systems.
• Leads and applies the client’s production system to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Supporting Automation manufacturing industry

Pharmaceutical manufacturing industry

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

Human-Machine Interface (HMI)

IT Network knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Pharmaceutical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

IT Automation Project Engineer (PLC/ HMI/ Pharma)

Duration: 12 months

Location: Tuas

Salary : Up to $5000 depending on experience

Our Client is a US MNC and a pioneering leader in the Pharmaceutical industry. They are currently seeking experienced and forward-thinking professionals to join their IT Team in Singapore

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes leadership behaviour and engages employees at all levels in Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) issues.
• Provides Technical expertise to the client site on computerized/automation systems specifically.
• Performs Timely completion/resolution or effective continuous improvement, preventive maintenance (PMs) and corrective maintenance (CMs) but not limited to as follow:
• System backup and disaster recovery
• Obsolesce management
• Data Analytics of frequent breakdown trending
• Password management, Periodic review and user access review
• SOP/Work Instruction (WI) and preventive maintenance (PMs) updates/review
• Provides Automation technical support for capital and other site projects.
• Participates in field walk-down, including as-build Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) reviews, and completes required action items Provides and maintains Automation/IT technical expertise of all automation and IT systems supported. If required provide cross-functional or inter‑department training for knowledge sharing and retention.
• Leads and applies the client’s production system (MPS) 8 step problem solving to effectively identify the root cause and implement effective Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPAs).
• Participate in cross functional Quality Investigation.
• Maintains up to date knowledge and understanding of The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and to guide implementation of the system and generation of the documentation.
• Prepares and performs Automation installation qualification (AIQ) and automation operation qualification (AOQ) and ensure documentation meets required regulatory standards.
• Achieves cost effectiveness and product cost reduction targets set in the profit plan, with particular emphasis on IT/Automation and waste reduction.
• Supports the implementation of change control: impact assessments, executes field equipment modifications, performs reviews, manages project schedules, test plans, resource plans, vendor coordination and material purchases
• Ensures that change control, PMs or CMs are planned to maximize production capabilities, ensuring they are closed in time, by managing project schedule and ensuring that manufacturing schedule is not impacted
• Facilitate and manages automation vendors, ensuring that all contractors receive required Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP), Safety, and role‑related training required to work safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Implement and maintains site user assignments
• Escalates any ongoing automation issues to the automation lead in a timely manner
• Any other duties as assigned by the Automation lead

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Electrical, Electronics, Chemical, Pharmaceutical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• At least 1 year of technical experience in supporting Automation manufacturing industry and/or technical experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry
• Familiar with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Knowledge
• Familiar with IT Network knowledge

Lim Pey Chyi – [e-mail]

Recruitment Consultant (R2090579)

Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd

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