Senior / Automation Engineer

TECH GRID ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced engineer to develop and implement automation systems ensuring safety and performance standards. The role requires expertise in project management and knowledge of regulatory requirements. Candidates should possess a diploma or degree in automation, mechatronics, or a related field. The position offers opportunities to collaborate on innovative engineering solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in related roles is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management.
• Strong understanding of automation engineering system design concept.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation engineering systems and processes.
• Define and validate performance and quality criteria.
• Collaborate with internal teams for technical solutions.

Skills

Automation engineering system design

Project management

Understanding of safety regulations

Statistical software analysis

Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis

Education

Diploma or degree in Automation or related field

Tools

MINITAB

MATLAB

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement automation engineering systems and processes to meet safety standards and optimize product performance.
• Define and validate performance and quality criteria through FEED (Front End Engineering Design), installation, commissioning, and testing stages, including IQ, OQ, and PQ validations, ensuring seamless transition to production.
• Collaborate with internal teams to devise technical solutions, design experiments, and establish validation and qualification procedures to ensure compliance with governance, company standards, and customer requirements.
• Prepare and execute testing protocols, analyze test outcomes, update activity logs, and document results for concept approval.
• Oversee adherence to safety and quality regulations, ensuring standards are maintained.
• Calibrate and repair machinery and equipment to support operational reliability.
• Work within cross-functional teams to identify root causes of product failures and drive continuous improvement in automation systems.
• Develop maintenance procedures, checklists, and work instructions for new machines and auxiliary equipment; provide training for operational and maintenance staff.
• Collaborate with both internal and external teams on Process FMEA and machine qualification activities.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to complete Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) within delivery timelines.
• Apply Lean principles such as 5S, Gemba-walk, 5-why, and implement improvement suggestions for operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with QA and production teams to submit and follow up on qualifications.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational needs.

Requirements

• Experience in related roles with Diploma or degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent field.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management.
• Strong understanding of automation engineering system design concept & development, manufacturing processes and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of statistical software analysis (e.g., MINITAB, MATLAB)
• Have knowhow in Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) and CPK study.