Maintenance Engineer / Senior / Lead (Vending Machines / Shift Work)

aikit pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

aikit pte. ltd. in Singapore is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of InstaChef smart vending machines and related equipment.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, breakdown recovery, electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, and collaboration with operations to deploy, upgrade, and service machines across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering or Automation.
• 4–5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in equipment/automation environments.
• Basic knowledge of PLC and electrical/mechanical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and recover machines to minimize downtime.
• Perform preventive maintenance, servicing, and corrective repairs per schedule.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, and basic automation faults and fix them.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability and safety improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and logs.
• Support machine installation, upgrades, testing, and software/hardware changes.
• Provide technical support to operations for machine issues and coordinate with teams.
• Address on-site technical issues with timely resolutions.
• Coordinate deployment and maintenance schedules with internal teams.
• Provide basic customer support for machine-related inquiries.
• Support logistics, replenishment, and other operational activities as needed.
• Perform other technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

PLC basics

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting mindset

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Diploma/NITEC/Higher NITEC/NTC-2/ITC or equivalent in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a hands‑on and experienced Maintenance Engineer to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and improvement of our InstaChef smart vending machines and related equipment.

The role will be responsible for preventive and corrective maintenance, breakdown recovery, technical troubleshooting, and equipment improvement to ensure reliable machine performance and minimize operational downtime. You will also work closely with operations and other internal teams to support machine deployment, upgrades, and day‑to‑day technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and recovery of machines and equipment to minimize operational downtime
• Carry out preventive maintenance, calibration, servicing, and corrective repair works according to schedule
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical, and basic automation system faults
• Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, quality, and safety
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs, faults, and works performed
• Support machine installation, upgrading, testing, and software/hardware changes
• Provide technical and engineering support to operations for machine‑related issues
• Attend to on‑site technical issues and provide timely resolution when required
• Coordinate with internal teams on machine deployment, maintenance schedules, and operational requirements
• Provide basic customer support for machine‑related enquiries or issues when required
• Support logistics, machine replenishment or other operational activities when necessary
• Perform other technical and operational duties as assigned

Requirements

• Diploma, NITEC, Higher NITEC, NTC-2, ITC or equivalent qualification in Mechatronics, Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related discipline
• 4‑5 years of relevant hands‑on experience in equipment maintenance, automation systems, field service, or a related technical environment
• Basic knowledge of PLC, electrical systems, mechanical systems, and troubleshooting
• Strong hands‑on troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Able to diagnose equipment faults and carry out repairs independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Meticulous, resourceful, and results‑oriented
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple maintenance requirements
• Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with operations and technical teams
• Self‑motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Comfortable travelling to different machine locations across Singapore when required