Senior Automation Engineer for Pharma Controls & Projects

XOT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

XOT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support a top-tier pharmaceutical client in Singapore. The engineer will deliver automation, validation, and project management across DCS/SCADA and PLC systems, including upgrades and qualification activities.

You will lead design reviews, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and develop URS/FS/SDS, ensuring timely project delivery and regulatory compliance. Strong PLC/SCADA expertise is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' relevant working experience, preferably in pharmaceutical industry.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronic/Control & Instrumentation and other engineering.
• Possess good understanding of Electrical and P&ID drawings.
• Good knowledge and practical experience in design and development of DCS (DeltaV), SCADA (WinCC, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware Intouch) & PLC programs.
• Proficient with Siemens S7 PLC, Rockwell CompactLogix and ControlLogix PLCs.
• Possess leadership skills, and be able to take initiative to lead projects, involving multiple stakeholders, departments, and varying complexity.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance in system design, project management, commissioning, and start-up of automation systems.
• Provide expertise on operation of computerized/automation systems including maintenance, bug fix, change control, and improvements.
• Play as the Project Engineer to manage and execute assigned projects.
• Coordinate meetings with multiple stakeholders to drive progress, capture minutes, and provide updates.
• Prepare/Review URS, FS, RS, HDS, SDS, System Architecture, RTM.
• Review and approve vendor commissioning documents (FAT, SAT).
• Prepare/Review QA documents (QAP, QASR) and AIQ/AOQ, Test Protocols.
• Develop and update Automation SOPs, Job Aids and procedures.
• Provide post-release hyper care support for deviation and system-level troubleshooting.
• Occasional support during shutdowns or extended hours for installation/qualification.

Skills

5+ years pharma experience

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Elect/Me

P&ID drawings knowledge

Leadership & project management

Strong troubleshooting & analytical

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronic/Control & Instrumentation

Tools

DeltaV DCS

Siemens S7 PLC

Rockwell CompactLogix/ControlLogix

SCADA: WinCC, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware Intouch

Job description

XOT SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to support a top-tier pharmaceutical client in Singapore. The engineer will deliver automation, validation, and project management across DCS/SCADA and PLC systems, including upgrades and qualification activities.

You will lead design reviews, coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, and develop URS/FS/SDS, ensuring timely project delivery and regulatory compliance. Strong PLC/SCADA expertise is required.