SCADA & Automation Engineer

ECO Special Waste Management Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Singapore seeks an experienced SCADA Engineer to design and develop applications for waste treatment plants. This role demands a minimum of 6 years in SCADA programming and strong knowledge of industrial protocols. A Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering fields is required. The position offers competitive compensation and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Basic salary: $4,800 – $5,500

Transport Allowance ($120)

Sign-on Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of hands-on experience in SCADA programming and industrial automation.
• Proven experience with SCADA platforms such as AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform.
• Experience in water/wastewater, power, manufacturing, or oil & gas sectors.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop SCADA/HMI applications.
• Install and configure AVEVA System Platform components.
• Ensure cybersecurity, data integrity, and overall system reliability.

Skills

SCADA programming

Industrial automation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Industrial communication protocols

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering

Tools

AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform

PLC programming software

KEPServerEX OPC Server

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop SCADA/HMI applications using AVEVA Wonderware System Platform and Wonderware InTouch for waste treatment and incineration plants.
• Install and configure AVEVA System Platform components in a redundant environment, including ArchestrA IDE, Galaxy Repository, InTouch HMI, ArchestrA Object Server (AOS), Historian, Communication Drivers, System Management Console, and License Manager.
• Configure real‑time data acquisition, trending, alarms, reports, and historical data logging.
• Configure and manage industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA/DA, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, MelsecNet, and others to ensure reliable real‑time data exchange.
• Establish seamless communication between SCADA systems and various field devices, including PLCs, RTUs, VFDs, sensors, Continuous Emissions Monitoring System and other field instruments.
• Familiarity with PLCs programming software Control Expert, STEP 7 v5.x software and GX Developer, working with Schneider Modicon series PLCs (M340, M580), Siemens PLCs (S7-300, S7-400), and Mitsubishi MELSEC Q Series PLCs.
• Familiar with key industrial software applications such as Continuous Emissions Monitoring System, KEPServerEX OPC Server, Dream Report, and WIN-911.
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and debugging of both hardware and software components.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation (I/O lists, tag databases, wiring diagrams, SOPs).
• Collaborate effectively with vendors, project engineers, automation and control engineers, process engineers and field technicians during system installation and commissioning.
• Provide technical expertise and consultancy support during tendering and project development phases.
• Ensure cybersecurity, data integrity, and overall system reliability.
• Deliver remote or on‑site technical support as needed.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years hands‑on experience in SCADA programming and industrial automation.
• Proven experience with SCADA platforms such as AVEVA/Wonderware System Platform.
• Familiarity with PLC systems from Schneider Electric and Siemens.
• Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols including Modbus, OPC UA/DA, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP, and MelsecNet.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of industrial processes and control systems.
• Experience in water/wastewater, power, manufacturing, or oil & gas sectors.
• Awareness of cybersecurity best practices for SCADA/OT environments.
• Experience with Industrial IoT platforms or cloud integration technologies.

Remuneration:

• Basic salary: $4,800 – $5,500
• Working hours: Monday to Friday (8am – 5pm)
• Company Transport / Transport Allowance ($120) if candidate manages own transport
• Sign‑on Bonus (Terms & Conditions apply)