Manufacturing Automation Engineer - Medical Device & Precision Plastics - West

NEXBRIDGE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NEXBRIDGE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes in Singapore.

You will integrate systems with injection moulding and assembly lines, improve cycle times, and troubleshoot PLCs, robots, and HMIs on site. You will collaborate with Process Engineers to reduce downtime, lead continuous improvement projects, and ensure safety and compliance across all automated equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year hands-on experience in industrial automation within medical device and/or precision plastic manufacturing environments.
• Strong working experience with injection moulding machines, including robot take-out, insert loading, degating, and post-moulding processes.
• Proven experience in automating assembly machines, such as part feeding, pick-and-place, press-fit, screw fastening, welding, and functional testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Integrate automation systems with injection moulding machines, assembly machines, conveyors, vision systems, and testing equipment.
• Support automation integration for injection moulding machines, including robot take-out, insert loading, degating, and post-moulding operations.
• Develop and optimize automation solutions for assembly machines such as part feeding, pick-and-place, screw fastening, and functional testing.
• Work closely with Process Engineers to improve cycle time, reduce manpower, and minimize rejects.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems.
• Develop and modify automation logic, sequences, interlocks, and safety circuits.
• Ensure proper communication between machines using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.).
• Diagnose and resolve automation faults, breakdowns, and performance issues with minimal downtime.
• Provide on-site technical support during production, mould trials, and new product launches.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and improvement activities on automation equipment.
• Analyze existing production processes and identify opportunities for automation, cycle time reduction, and efficiency improvement.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance machine reliability, OEE, and process stability.
• Support poka-yoke and vision inspection implementation.
• Ensure automation systems comply with machine safety standards and company EHS requirements.
• Prepare and maintain automation documentation such as electrical drawings, PLC programs, SOPs, and risk assessments.
• Support IQ, OQ, and PQ activities related to automated equipment where applicable.
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth automation deployment.
• Coordinate with machine suppliers, system integrators, and vendors for installation, debugging, and upgrades.
• Provide training to technicians and operators on automation system operation and basic troubleshooting.
• Manage timelines, technical deliverables, and project documentation.
• Assist in cost estimation, RFQ evaluation, and automation feasibility studies

Skills

Industrial automation

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PLC programming

Robot programming

HMI programming

Ethernet/IP

Modbus

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency
• Integrate automation systems with injection moulding machines, assembly machines, conveyors, vision systems, and testing equipment
• Support automation integration for injection moulding machines, including robot take-out, insert loading, degating, and post-moulding operations (added advantage)
• Develop and optimize automation solutions for assembly machines such as part feeding, pick-and-place, screw fastening, press-fit, and functional testing
• Work closely with Process Engineers to improve cycle time, reduce manpower, and minimize rejects
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots (e.g. Fanuc, Yaskawa, ABB, Epson), and motion control systems
• Develop and modify automation logic, sequences, interlocks, and safety circuits
• Ensure proper communication between machines using industrial protocols (Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, etc.)
• Diagnose and resolve automation faults, breakdowns, and performance issues with minimal downtime
• Provide on-site technical support during production, mould trials, and new product launches
• Conduct preventive maintenance and improvement activities on automation equipment
• Analyze existing production processes and identify opportunities for automation, cycle time reduction, and efficiency improvement
• Lead continuous improvement projects to enhance machine reliability, OEE, and process stability
• Support poka-yoke (error-proofing) and vision inspection implementation
• Ensure automation systems comply with machine safety standards and company EHS requirements
• Prepare and maintain automation documentation such as electrical drawings, PLC programs, SOPs, and risk assessments
• Support IQ, OQ, and PQ activities related to automated equipment where applicable
• Work closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure smooth automation deployment
• Coordinate with machine suppliers, system integrators, and vendors for installation, debugging, and upgrades
• Provide training to technicians and operators on automation system operation and basic troubleshooting
• Manage timelines, technical deliverables, and project documentation
• Assist in cost estimation, RFQ evaluation, and automation feasibility studies

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of hands‑on experience in industrial automation within medical device and/or precision plastic manufacturing environments
• Strong working experience with injection moulding machines, including robot take-out, insert loading, degating, and post‑moulding processes
• Proven experience in automating assembly machines, such as part feeding, pick‑and‑place, press‑fit, screw fastening, welding, and functional testing
• Strong troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and root cause analysis skills, with the ability to support production independently
• Proficient in MS Office and other relevant software