Senior Electrical Design Engineer (High-Precision Equipment)

GK Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GK Consulting is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer in Singapore to own the electrical hardware design of high-precision automated machinery. You will handle schematics, cabinet layouts, power distribution, component selection, safety systems, and PLC configuration on the in-house platform.

The role requires 10+ years of hands-on design experience, proficiency with EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical, and familiarity with major automation PLC platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years hands-on electrical design for automated/high-precision equipment.
• Proficiency with EPLAN Electric P8 or AutoCAD Electrical; PLC hardware selection.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical schematics, power distribution, and control panel layouts.
• Select electrical components including PLCs, I/O, and motion controllers.
• Create safety architectures per ISO 13849 and IEC 60204.
• Configure PLCs and controllers on in-house platforms; PLC programming not required.
• Plan wiring, EMI management, and cable routing; lead commissioning.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic capture

Power distribution

Safety systems

PLC configuration

I/O modules

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

EPLAN Electric P8

AutoCAD Electrical

Siemens PLC

Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley)

Beckhoff

Omron

Mitsubishi

EtherCAT

Profinet

EtherNet/IP

CANopen

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading global technology manufacturer, is extending their high-precision equipment R&D team in Singapore. We are looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Design Engineer to own the electrical hardware design of high-precision automated machinery, from schematic capture and cabinet layout to power distribution, component selection, safety systems, and PLC and controller configuration.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical System Design: Design electrical schematics, power distribution layouts, and control panel layouts using EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Hardware Selection: Specify and select electrical and electromechanical components, including PLCs, I/O modules, motion controllers, servo and stepper drives, sensors, safety relays, and power supplies.
• Safety System Design: Design hardware safety architectures such as emergency stops, safety interlocks, and light curtains in compliance with ISO 13849 and IEC 60204.
• PLC and Controller Configuration: Use the PLC as a core electrical design tool, including I/O allocation, hardware and fieldbus network configuration, and electrical configuration on the in-house control platform. PLC programming is not required.
• Wiring, Cabling and EMI Management: Design cable routing, shielding, and grounding strategies to minimise electromagnetic interference and ensure signal integrity in sensitive high-precision equipment.
• Commissioning Support: Lead power-up testing and I/O checkout, and support hardware-in-the-loop testing and on-site machine debugging together with the software and mechanical teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of hands-on electrical design experience for automated equipment, semiconductor equipment, or high-precision machinery.
• Proficiency in EPLAN Electric P8 or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience selecting and configuring PLC and motion control hardware from major automation platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell Allen-Bradley, Beckhoff, Omron, or Mitsubishi. Experience with any one platform is acceptable.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, Profinet, EtherNet/IP, and CANopen.
• Solid understanding of electrical codes, wiring standards, and machine safety compliance, including CE, UL, and NFPA 79.
• Hands-on experience with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and electrical panel assembly and wiring.
• Experience with semiconductor or precision equipment is an advantage.