Project Engineer (Control & Automation)

PAXOCEAN ENGINEERING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PAXOCEAN ENGINEERING PTE. LTD. in Singapore seeks an engineer to develop and validate shipboard systems using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing. You will design HIL environments, integrate sensors and controllers, and create automated tests to validate performance and fault scenarios.

The role emphasizes maritime automation, real-time simulation, and potential translation of testing platforms into commercial services. A relevant engineering degree and programming experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in marine or electrical engineering.
• Background in control systems, automation, mechatronics, or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of programming experience (Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Familiarity with industrial automation or PLC systems.
• Interest in system testing, simulation environments, and hardware integration.
• Experience in engineering product development, digital twins, or real-time marine vessel dynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments to test and validate shipboard components, control strategies, and automation systems for emerging maritime technologies.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and industrial controllers with HIL test platforms
• Build automated test cases to validate system performance and fault scenarios
• Support new business opportunities by developing testing platforms and translating into operational tools or commercial services

Skills

Python

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

Bachelor in Marine Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

HIL test platforms

PLC systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Developing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environments to test and validate shipboard components, control strategies, and automation systems for emerging maritime technologies.


• Integrate sensors, actuators, and industrial controllers with HIL test platforms


• Build automated test cases to validate system performance and fault scenarios


• Support new business opportunities by development of testing platforms and translation into operational tools or commercial services

Key Requirements

• Bachelors in Marine Engineering or Electrical Engineering


• Background in control systems, automation, mechatronics, or electrical engineering


• Minimal 2 years of work experience with programming (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink)


• Familiarity with industrial automation or PLC systems


• Interest in system testing, simulation environments, and hardware integration


• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to work in a fast-moving R&D environment


• Preferably with experience in engineering product development, digital twins, or real-time simulation of marine vessel dynamics