Senior/Automation Engineer | Pharma MNC | New Plant Start-Up

GMP Technologies; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Technologies is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to lead and deliver complex DCS/PLC projects in a regulated environment. You will oversee FAT/SAT, commissioning, and system integration while coordinating cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and validation groups.

The role requires a strong background in GMP/CSV/C&Q principles, industrial networks, and IT/OT integration, along with hands-on troubleshooting during start-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Industrial Automation or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation/control systems.
• Hands-on FAT, SAT, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with GMP, CSV, C&Q and validation in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Review technical requirements for DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS, EMS, GDS and automation systems.
• Coordinate with automation vendors, contractors and internal engineering teams on design and project execution.
• Review engineering drawings, system designs and technical documents.
• Lead and support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning and system integration.
• Troubleshoot automation system issues during installation, commissioning and start-up.
• Coordinate IT/OT integration and OT/DMZ network requirements.
• Support GMP, CSV, C&Q, PHA and validation activities.
• Review and maintain SOPs, TWIs and project documentation.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process and Validation teams.
• Support project handover and final documentation close-out.

Skills

DCS/PLC projects

FAT/SAT experience

IT/OT integration

Regulatory validation

GMP/CSV/C&Q

Industrial networks

Communication skills

Systems Engineer cert

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in Industrial Automation, Control Engineering, Instrumentation or related fields

Tools

Emerson/Yokogawa DCS and Honeywell/Siemens PLC

Job description

Jobscope:

• Review and manage technical requirements for DCS, PLC, SIS, BMS, EMS, GDS and automation systems.
• Coordinate with automation vendors, contractors and internal engineering teams on design and project execution.
• Review engineering drawings, system designs and technical documents.
• Lead and support FAT, SAT, installation, commissioning and system integration activities.
• Troubleshoot automation system issues during installation, commissioning and start-up.
• Coordinate IT/OT integration and OT/DMZ network requirements.
• Support GMP, CSV, C&Q, PHA and validation activities.
• Review and maintain SOPs, TWIs and project documentation.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process and Validation teams.
• Support project handover and final documentation close-out.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or above in Industrial Automation, Control Engineering, Instrumentation or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation/control systems.
• Strong experience with DCS/PLC and automation system projects.
• Experience in batch and/or continuous process control preferred.
• Experience with Emerson/Yokogawa DCS and/or Honeywell/Siemens PLC preferred.
• Hands-on experience in FAT, SAT, commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with GMP, CSV, C&Q and validation in regulated industries is preferred.
• Good understanding of IT/OT integration and industrial networks.
• Strong communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Systems Engineer certification is an advantage.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | EA Personnel: Fiona Koh| Registration No: R1109239