Lead Automation & Software Engineer– SCADA, PLC & Automation Systems

Siemens; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead design and implementation for railway electrification projects. You will oversee PLC/SCADA systems, cybersecurity and system architecture, collaborating with Siemens design teams and clients to deliver robust, safe rail solutions.

The role demands a strong background in Siemens PLCs, STEP7/TIA Portal, and networking, with proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and vendors across complex projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with 10+ years in automation and rail projects.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA systems and electrification projects.
• MRT project experience is advantageous.
• Cybersecurity and system architecture knowledge is a plus.
• Siemens PLC, SCADA and HMI experience required.
• S7-400, ET200SP, SIMATIC STEP7 and TIA Portal experience required.
• S7-1500 and TIA-Portal experience required.
• Familiarity with 3rd party PLC/SCADA is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; able to work with clients and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation engineering and design activities for electrification projects.
• Detail communication and control architecture design, prototyping, testing and commissioning.
• Work with Station RTU, PLCs, SCADA, CMS and cybersecurity implementations.
• Coordinate with clients, external consultants, vendors and Siemens design teams.
• Support tender/bid efforts with system engineering input.
• Ensure project coordination with internal teams and interface partners.
• Maintain liaison with customers and vendors to meet schedules.
• Provide testing & commissioning of PLC systems and interfaces with traction gear.

Skills

Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Automation & PLC

SCADA

Cybersecurity

TIA Portal

Siemens PLC

S7-1500

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

STEP7

ET200SP

SIMATIC

HMI

Job description

Siemens Mobility is an outstanding place to have a career in an innovative environment. Siemens Mobility Rail Infrastructure business supplies the global markets of rail and road-bound transport with innovative products and solutions for Rail Automation, Rail Electrification and in the area of intermodal mobility, apps and backend systems.

Your Role – Impactful, Meaningful And Future-Oriented

• Responsible for railway power supply projects detail communication, control architecture design, prototype, Integration tests, commissioning and testing of completed systems.
• Hands-on working knowledge on Station RTU, PLC’s, SCADA, CMS and Cyber Security implementation in the systems for industrial and electrification projects.
• Responsible for leading Automation Engineering, design activities for electrification projects i.e. design deliverable completion, clarification meetings with clients follow up with external consultants on submissions, vendors.
• System Engineering support for the tender / bids.
• Work closely with Siemens AG design teams and engineering on the customer requirement, coordinate design verification and submission to customer.
• Liaise with Customer and internal team members to ensure good co-ordination, planning and meeting project scheduley.
• Work closely with Project teams, Interfacing, T&C teams including coordinate with various interface partner.
• Maintain close contact with clients and vendors.

All listed tasks and responsibilities are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Your Qualifications And Skills – Digital And Solid

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with at least 10 years relevant experience in automation, PLC, SCADA systems preferred experience with electrification / railway projects.
• Experience in the electrification projects for MRT projects will be advantageous.
• Experience in Cybersecurity, system Architectures, Industrial Security is added advantage.
• Experience in Siemens PLC, SCADA and HMI technology
• Experience in PLC SIEMENS S7-/400, ET200SP, SIMATIC STEP7, and TIA software is a must.
• Experience in PLC SIEMENS S7-1500 SIMATIC TIA-Portal STEP7 software is a must.
• Experience in 3rd party PLC, SCADA and software is advantageous.
• Independent and self-motivated with good initiative, analytical and communication skills.
• Testing & Commissioning of PLC systems, Interface with AC, DC Switchgear and other Traction power station equipment.
• Able to work under minimum supervision
• Strong competency for PLC software development
• Knowledge and experience in network technologies is preferred (Ethernet, TCP/IP, MODBUS RTU, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, etc.)

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Career, professional & personal development

We support a diverse workforce. Siemens is a proud equal opportunity employer, creating a work environment of diversity and inclusion. Our diverse workforce cultivates Innovation and Excellence and in turn creates a workplace where our employees belong and prosper. Diversity and inclusion help us fully realise the potential of our people. As part of Siemens Ownership culture, Siemens also genuinely supports reasonable flexible working practices that empower our employees to best meet work and personal commitments.