Senior Automation Project Lead — On‑Site (Singapore)

Wuxi Apptec, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wuxi Apptech, Inc. is seeking a senior automation project professional for our Singapore site to lead technical reviews and on-site deployment of control systems.

You will coordinate with suppliers, ensure design integrity, and manage the commissioning of automation cabinets, servers, and loops to meet GMP and CSV requirements. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in industrial automation or related fields, strong English skills, and extensive experience with DCS/PLC systems, as well as

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or above in industrial automation or related majors.
• Strong English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities.
• Robust problem-solving capabilities for complex automation projects.
• Familiarity with major DCS and PLC systems (Emerson/Yokogawa, Honeywell/Siemens).
• Experience with batch and continuous control projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review technical requirements for factory control systems (DCS EMS SIS BMS GDS) at the Singapore site.
• Lead OT/DMZ network construction and IT technical requirements review for Singapore site.
• Coordinate with automation suppliers and review design documents and drawings.
• Track system integration with site construction progress and on-site deployment of automation cabinets and equipment.
• Coordinate design reviews with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process teams.
• Participate in PHA reviews and updates for process safety at the Singapore site.
• Guidance to suppliers on FAT/SAT/IOQ documents and GMP-related items.
• Lead FAT debugging, FAT report review, and system power-up commissioning.
• Coordinate with procurement on shipment and installation environment verification.
• Lead on-site commissioning and validation of automation systems and IT/OT integration.
• Draft, update and review automation SOPs and TWIs for Singapore site.

Job description

Wuxi Apptech, Inc. is seeking a senior automation project professional for our Singapore site to lead technical reviews and on-site deployment of control systems.

You will coordinate with suppliers, ensure design integrity, and manage the commissioning of automation cabinets, servers, and loops to meet GMP and CSV requirements. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in industrial automation or related fields, strong English skills, and extensive experience with DCS/PLC systems, as well as