Lead SCADA & PLC Automation Engineer – Rail Electrification

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 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.