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

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

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Singapore seeks an experienced Automation Engineer to drive railway power supply projects from design through commissioning. You will lead control architecture, prototype work, and integration tests for electrification systems, coordinating with customers, vendors, and Siemens teams.

The role requires deep PLC/SCADA expertise, cybersecurity awareness, and strong communication to ensure project milestones are met. Industry experience in MRT rail projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering with at least 10 years relevant experience in automation, PLC, SCADA systems.
• Experience in electrification projects for MRT/rail projects is advantageous.
• Experience in cybersecurity and industrial security is a plus.
• Experience with Siemens PLC, SCADA and HMI technologies is required.
• Knowledge of network technologies (Ethernet, TCP/IP, MODBUS, PROFINET) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for railway power supply projects detail communication, control architecture design, prototype, integration tests, commissioning and testing of completed systems.
• Hands-on knowledge of Station RTU, PLCs, SCADA, CMS and cybersecurity implementation in systems for industrial and electrification projects.
• Lead Automation Engineering and design activities for electrification projects, including deliverable completion and client/vendor coordination.
• Provide system engineering support for tenders/bids and coordinate with Siemens AG design teams on customer requirements.
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams to ensure scheduling and cross-functional alignment.
• Collaborate with project teams and interface partners to ensure smooth interfaces and testing.
• Maintain close contact with clients and vendors to ensure project progress.

Skills

Automation engineering

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Cybersecurity

System architecture

Industrial security

Network technologies

Communication skills

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC (S7-400, S7-1500)

SIMATIC STEP7

TIA Portal

ET200SP

SCADA/HMI tooling

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 schedule.
• 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.)

Can you see yourself, learning, growing, and succeeding here? If so, we'd like to meet you!

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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.