Senior Automation Software Engineer: Robotics & Controls

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop, integrate, commission and maintain software for industrial automation and robotic systems. The role covers PLC programming, system design, GUI/HMI, robotic integration, machine vision and sensor/actuator integration using Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, REST API and serial interfaces.

You will develop machine control sequences, data acquisition, and software using Python, C#, C++, JavaScript,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related engineering or computer science discipline.
• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant experience in software development or industrial automation.
• Strong experience in PLC programming and industrial automation and machine control.
• Proficient in Python, C#, C++, JavaScript or equivalent languages.
• Experience in system architecture and software design.
• Experience in GUI/HMI development.
• Experience integrating robots, PLCs, vision systems and industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, EtherNet/IP, PROFINET).
• Experience in software testing, debugging, commissioning, and system integration.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills; able to lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, commission, and maintain software solutions for industrial automation and robotic systems.
• Design systems, software architecture, and GUI/HMI components; integrate sensors and automation equipment.
• Develop machine control sequences, interlocks, alarms, motion control, data acquisition and interfaces using common protocols.
• Support applications and integration software using Python, C#, C++, JavaScript and other languages.
• Conduct system testing, FAT/SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and software upgrades.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, robotics and project teams to ensure robust, scalable architectures.

Skills

Python

C#

C++

JavaScript

PLC programming

Industrial automation

System architecture

GUI/HMI development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or related discipline

Tools

Modbus

OPC UA

MQTT

PROFINET

EtherNet/IP

REST API

TCP/IP

Serial communication

Job description

A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop, integrate, commission and maintain software for industrial automation and robotic systems. The role covers PLC programming, system design, GUI/HMI, robotic integration, machine vision and sensor/actuator integration using Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, REST API and serial interfaces.

You will develop machine control sequences, data acquisition, and software using Python, C#, C++, JavaScript,