Senior Automation Engineer

Recruit Express Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Express Services Pte Ltd seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to lead design, maintenance, and optimization of industrial automation systems in a plant environment. You will ensure reliability, drive continuous improvement, and implement advanced automation solutions across processes.

The role requires 5–8 years in industrial automation, with hands-on work with ABB 800xA DCS, Schneider and Siemens PLCs, and Fix32 SCADA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Automation Engineering or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in food & beverage or FMCG sectors.
• Led automation projects and resolved complex system issues with minimal production impact.
• Proficiency with ABB 800xA DCS, Schneider/Siemens PLCs, and Fix32 SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and reliability programs for automation systems to maximize uptime.
• Drive design, development, and integration of new automation systems and process improvements.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for critical automation issues.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Provide technical leadership in system architecture decisions and modernization efforts.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams; mentor junior staff.

Skills

System maintenance

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical leadership

Maintenance strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation Engineering

Tools

ABB 800xA DCS

Schneider PLC programming

Siemens PLC programming

Fix32 SCADA

SCADA systems

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, maintenance, and optimization of industrial automation systems. This role will play a critical part in ensuring operational reliability, driving continuous improvement, and implementing advanced automation solutions across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

1. System Maintenance & Reliability

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance of automation systems, including ABB 800xA DCS, Schneider and Siemens PLCs, and Fix32 SCADA platforms.
• Ensure high system availability and reliability with minimal downtime.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to enhance long-term system performance.

2. System Design & Integration

• Drive the design, development, and implementation of new automation systems and process improvements.
• Design and program control logic, develop HMI interfaces, and integrate SCADA and DCS systems.
• Architect and implement interfaces for smart devices such as robots, label applicators, and other automated equipment.
• Provide technical leadership in system architecture decisions and project execution.

3. Troubleshooting & Technical Expertise

• Lead root cause analysis and resolve complex automation issues with a focus on minimizing production impact.
• Serve as the escalation point for critical system failures.
• Provide advanced technical support for automation equipment including robots and applicators.

4. Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Identify opportunities to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Drive optimization initiatives leveraging data, analytics, and best practices in automation.
• Champion innovation and implementation of new technologies to improve productivity and reduce costs.

5. Documentation & Standards

• Establish and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure all system changes and upgrades are properly documented and compliant with internal and regulatory requirements.

6. Technology Leadership

• Stay current with emerging automation technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
• Evaluate, recommend, and lead implementation of system upgrades and modernization initiatives.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering technical capability within the team.
• Support project teams in automation-related initiatives and capital projects.

Qualifications Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within the food & beverage or FMCG sector.
• Demonstrated experience in leading automation projects and troubleshooting complex systems.

Technical Expertise

• Strong proficiency in:
• ABB 800xA DCS
• Schneider and Siemens PLC programming
• SCADA systems (Fix32 or equivalent)
• Client-server architectures and industrial control systems
• Solid understanding of control systems, industrial networking, and automation principles.