Lead Mechatronic Design Engineer — Automation & Motion

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a Lead Mechatronic Design Engineer to act as the technical lead for machine automation, motion control systems, and qualification tooling in semiconductor manufacturing and high-tech applications.

You will own controls across the product lifecycle, provide technical leadership, and guide mechatronic engineers while advancing automation competence within the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• ~10 years of experience in industrial automation or mechatronic system development.
• Extensive PLC programming and HMI development experience for industrial equipment.
• Experience with motion-control, servo systems and high-precision automation.
• Familiarity with simulation, debugging and performance analysis tools (Python, MATLAB, Simulink).

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of controls, automation and motion-control scope in development projects.
• Translate requirements into control architectures and software requirements.
• Lead PLC, HMI and motion-control solution development.
• Define software architectures and motion-control concepts.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, software and system engineers.
• Coach and mentor engineers in PLC programming and software engineering best practices.

Skills

PLC programming

Motion control

HMI development

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

System engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechatronics / Electrical / Automation / Systems & Control / Software Engineering

Tools

Beckhoff TwinCAT (Structured Text)

EtherCAT architectures

Git/Bitbucket

Job description

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a Lead Mechatronic Design Engineer to act as the technical lead for machine automation, motion control systems, and qualification tooling in semiconductor manufacturing and high-tech applications.

You will own controls across the product lifecycle, provide technical leadership, and guide mechatronic engineers while advancing automation competence within the organization.