Lead Systems Engineer (Siemens)

RoviSys; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RoviSys Singapore seeks an experienced automation engineer to support site automation for pharmaceutical and chemical processes. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, capture user requirements, and act as the technical liaison with Utilities, Production, Quality, and Automation.

Prior PLC/SCADA and batch experience is essential. You will develop standards, participate in FAT/IOQ activities, and contribute to project execution from design through validation, collaborating with stakeholders

Qualifications

• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Food, Petrochemical, Chemical plant automation.
• Experience with wet and dry process, blending and packaging areas.
• Experience with Siemens PLC (Step7/TIA Portal) at least 3 years.
• Technical knowledge of batch and recipe management systems; GE knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge of industrial computer systems connectivity and Kepware.
• Ability to read P&ID’s and process descriptions.
• Experience in lifecycle documentation, FAT, IOQ testing.
• Familiarity with ISA S95/S88 and GMP requirements.
• Experience in Computer System Validation; strong communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary technical contact for customers.
• Develops quality plans for projects and monitors quality throughout the lifecycle.
• Develops engineering standards to streamline processes and boost efficiency.
• Lead PLC programming, SCADA and Batch modifications per design specifications.
• Handle infrastructure installation and server-client/communication setup.
• Author design and test documentation.
• Provide technical sales support with hour assessments and resource loading estimates.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Batch & recipe management

P&ID reading

GMP & ISA S95/S88

Computer system validation

Industrial networking (Kepware)

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

Kepware

Step7/TIA Portal

SCADA systems

Documentation tools

Job description

• At least 3 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical/ Food/ Petrochemical/ Chemical Plant or Automation industry or equivalent combination of work experience.
• Experience with Manufacturing Control System in Wet and Dry Process, Dry Blending and Packaging Areas.
• At least 3 years’ experience with Siemens PLC (Step7/TIA Portal) experience.
• Technical knowledge of Batch and recipe management systems. Knowledge of GE products will be added advantage.
• Knowledge in industrial computer systems connectivity and communication protocols and platform such as Kepware.
• Experience in reading Process Descriptions and P&ID’s
• Experience in Lifecycle documentation, generation of FAT, IOQ Test protocol.
• Knowledgeable in ISA S95, S88 and GMP requirements.
• Knowledgeable in Computer System Validation.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving skills.
• Strong in planning and supervisory.
• Ability to organize, motivate and develop team members.

General Characteristics

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team to support and manage RoviSys customer’s site automation needs as well as interact with stakeholders (Utilities, Production, Quality and Automation, and etc.) to accurately capture the user requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary technical contact for customers.
• Develops quality plans for projects and monitors projects for quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develops engineering standards that help streamline engineering processes as well as increase the efficiency/effectiveness of project execution.
• Lead and implement PLC programming, SCADA and Batch modifications in design specification, installation, start-up, commissioning, and validation in accordance with established change control procedure.
• Infrastructure installation and server-client/communication setup.
• Author design and test documentation.
• Provides technical sales support to pursue new and repeat business opportunities by providing the sales staff with project execution hour assessments, and resource loading estimates.

About RoviSys

RoviSys is an independent system integrator with year-over-year growth in the Asia Pacific Region and world-wide. RoviSys provides a variety of information and automation services in many industries globally.

We are seeking individuals that are willing to learn and grow with our team. If you do not meet all the qualifications but still feel that you would be a good fit in this role, we encourage you to apply.