Manufacturing Automation Engineer | 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 professional to design, develop, and implement automation solutions for manufacturing processes. You will work with injection moulding machines, assembly lines, vision systems, and testing equipment to improve productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

Join a team that supports automation across design, programming, and troubleshooting of PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion systems to ensure smooth deployment and minimal downtime on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in industrial automation in medical device or precision plastics environments.
• Experience with injection moulding machines, robot take-out, insert loading, post-moulding processes.
• Proven ability to automate assembly machines (part feeding, pick-and-place, screw fastening, testing).
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills; able to support production independently.
• Proficient with MS Office and related software.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions to boost productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Integrate automation with injection moulding, assembly machines, conveyors, vision systems, and testing equipment.
• Support automation for injection moulding, including robot take-out, insert loading, and degating.
• Develop and optimize automation for assembly machines (feeding, pick-and-place, fasteners, testing).
• Collaborate with Process Engineers to reduce cycle time, manpower, and rejects.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, robots, and motion control systems.
• Ensure reliable communication between machines using industrial protocols.
• Diagnose faults, minimize downtime, and provide on-site technical support during production.
• Maintain automation documentation and support IQ/OQ/PQ activities where applicable.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams for installation, debugging, and upgrades.

Skills

Automation design

Industrial automation

PLC programming

Robotics

Tools

Fanuc

Yaskawa

ABB

Epson

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

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