Lead DCS Automation Engineer for Process Optimization

RECRUIT123 PTE. LTD.

Singapore

On-site

SGD 67,000 - 109,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

RECRUIT123 PTE. LTD. is seeking a Distributed Control System (DCS) / Automation Engineer to act as the core technical expert for DCS architecture and software programming, driving complex control loop optimization and automation lifecycle enhancements.

The role requires 4–7 years of DCS programming and system administration in a regulated manufacturing setting, with hands-on experience on major DCS platforms and knowledge of industry standards such as GAMP 5 and IEC 62443.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, Computer, Chemical Engineering or related discipline.
4–7 years of DCS programming and system administration in regulated manufacturing.
Experience with major DCS platforms; knowledge of GAMP 5 and 21 CFR Part 11; industrial cybersecurity IEC 62443.
Strong analytical, documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Lead configuration, maintenance, and expansion of site-wide DCS for max process efficiency and uptime.
Program sequential logic, interlocks, continuous control algorithms and HMI/SCADA interfaces per design specs.
Manage batch and recipe configurations per ISA-88/ISA-95; perform alarm rationalization and system upgrades.
Coordinate commissioning protocols (FAT/SAT) and CSV packages for automation changes.
Oversee OT networking and interfaces (Modbus, Profibus, OPC, Ethernet/IP) and collaborate with process engineering on APC strategies.