Senior Controls Engineer (SCADA & Data Analytics)

Menicon Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contact lens manufacturer in Singapore is seeking a SCADA Engineer to design and implement SCADA solutions. The ideal candidate will have experience with Ignition and a strong background in data visualization and predictive analytics. Responsibilities include building dashboards and integrating SCADA systems with industrial protocols. This role offers an opportunity to work with cross-functional teams in a pioneering manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience with SCADA systems development.
• Proficient in designing data visualization tools.
• Knowledge of OEE and SPC.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and implement SCADA solutions.
• Integrate SCADA with PLCs, sensors, and databases.
• Build and customize data visualization dashboards.

Skills

SCADA systems development

Data visualization tools

Python (Jython)

SQL

Predictive analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Ignition

Job description

Menicon is a contact lens specialist embracing precision craftsmanship to see life in detail. Join our family in Singapore, the first manufacturing facility outside Japan for daily disposable contact lens and a base for developing technologies and products with advanced, value-added features.

We are seeking a SCADA Engineer with experience will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build powerful dashboards, templates, and analytics tools that leverage real-time and historical data to support decision making. This role will be actively involved in developing our capability for predictive analytics.

Job Descriptions:

• Design, configure, and implement SCADA solutions with Ignition Vision and Perspective modules.

• Integrate SCADA with PLCs, sensors, OPC servers, databases, and industrial protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP).

• Build and customize data visualization dashboards within Ignition using Jython (Python) and SQL to support operations, engineering, and maintenance teams.

• Implement analytics for downtime, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), and root cause analysis.

• Develop frameworks to detect anomalies and trigger predictive maintenance using equipment and sensor data.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science or related discipline.

• 3 years of experience with SCADA systems development using Ignition with data knowledge of Ignition Tag Historian, Reporting, Vision and Perspective modules.

• Proficient in designing data visualization tools and build intuitive dashboards.

• Proficient in Python (Jython) and SQL for scripting, data queries, and logic building.

• Knowledge understanding of OEE and SPC.

• Self-motivated and work with cross-functional teams.