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

Siemens Mobility; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Siemens Mobility Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Lead Automation & Software Engineer–SCADA, PLC & Automation Systems to guide design, testing and commissioning of railway automation projects. You will work with Station RTU, PLCs, SCADA, CMS, and cybersecurity within electrification programs, coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.

A degree in electronics/ electrical engineering with 10 years' experience and Siemens ecosystem expertise are preferred; flexible

Qualifications

• Degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of automation experience in PLC/SCADA.
• Experience with electrification and railway projects is a plus.
• Cybersecurity and industrial security experience is a plus.
• Proficiency with Siemens PLCs and SCADA/HMI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and integration tests for railway automation systems.
• Coordinate with clients, vendors and Siemens design teams.
• Oversee tender/bid system engineering support.
• Supervise commissioning and testing of PLC/SCADA systems.
• Maintain project planning and scheduling alignment.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

HMI technology

Siemens S7-1500

TIA Portal

Network technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

SIMATIC STEP7

TIA Portal

ET200SP

Job description

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

516104

30-Jul-2026

Mobility

Siemens Mobility Pte Ltd

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

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

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.