Senior Engineer Robotics & Automation

Collins Aerospace; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Singapore seeks a Senior Engineer to drive automation and robotics across CNC machining, material handling, and inspection. You will design and deploy advanced systems, lead OT/IT integration, and push for digital manufacturing across sites in the Singapore operations network.

The role requires 5–10 years in robotics and manufacturing automation, with strong PLC and robot programming skills and experience in MES/SCADA/IIoT environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related disciplines.
• 5-10 years in robotics, automation, machining automation, and factory systems integration.
• Strong experience with CNC machining processes, robotic machine tending, vision systems, and aerospace precision manufacturing.
• Proficiency in controls engineering, PLC/PC programming, robot programming (ABB/Fanuc/KUKA/UR), and OT industrial networks.
• Digital & Data skills: experience with MES/SCADA/IIoT platforms, OPC UA servers, MQTT, and machine connectivity frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and ing for data processing, systems integration, and automated workflows.
• Experience with simulation and digital twin tools such as Siemens Process Simulate, Tecnomatix, Plant Simulation, or FlexSim.
• Software & Application Skills: Python, C++, C#, Java.
• Leadership & Project Skills: 5+ years managing automation projects; PMP/Prince2 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and deployment of robotics and automation systems for CNC machining, machine tending, material handling, inspection, and finishing.
• Develop process sequences, cycle-time models, EOAT designs, and automation fixtures tailored to aerospace machining requirements.
• Integrate machine vision, sensing, and AI-assisted inspection into robotic workflows for precision manufacturing.
• Develop PLC/PC-based control systems, robot programs (ABB/Fanuc/KUKA/UR), motion control logic, and HMI interfaces.
• Implement industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, REST) to integrate automation with CNCs, sensors, MES, SCADA, IIoT platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Conduct virtual commissioning, simulation, and system validation using digital engineering tools.
• Develop high-availability automation networks with strong data integrity, redundancy, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Architect scalable, modular automation platforms for autonomous cells, flexible machining systems, and Seletar Factory of the Future.
• Define SORs, specifications, layouts, acceptance test plans, budgets, and lifecycle plans for automation initiatives.
• Lead multi-site implementation with strong governance, risk management, and adherence to safety standards (ISO 10218, ISO 13849, IEC 61508).
• Evaluate commercial proposals, manage suppliers, and drive cost-effective adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Robotics

Automation

CNC Machining

Machine Vision

Industrial Networks

Python

SQL

OT/IT Integration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related

Tools

Robot programming (ABB/Fanuc/KUKA/UR)

PLC/PC Control

OPC UA / MQTT / REST

MES/SCADA/IIoT

Siemens Process Simulate

Tecnomatix / Plant Simulation

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-22

Country: Singapore

Location: SG-01-SINGAPORE-018 P1 18 Bedok S Rd 18 BEDOK S RD-018 P1

Position Role Type: Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Senior Engineer will drive Collins Aerospace's transition toward highly automated, autonomous, and digitally connected manufacturing across multi sites under Singapore Operations . This includes robotics, machining automation, material-handling systems, machine vision, factory systems integration. The role blends deep automation expertise, strong OT/IT integration capability to realize Collins Lights-Out Manufacturing and Factory of the Future aspirations.

Roles & Responsibilities

Automation & Robotics System Architecture

• Lead design and deployment of robotics and automation systems for CNC machining, machine tending, material handling, inspection, and finishing.
• Develop process sequences, cycle-time models, EOAT designs, and automation fixtures tailored to aerospace machining requirements.
• Integrate machine vision, sensing, and AI-assisted inspection into robotic workflows for precision manufacturing.

Controls, Software & Factory Systems Integration

• Develop PLC/PC-based control systems, robot programs (ABB/Fanuc/KUKA/UR), motion control logic, and HMI interfaces.
• Implement industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, REST) to integrate automation with CNCs, sensors, MES, SCADA, IIoT platforms, and enterprise systems.
• Conduct virtual commissioning, simulation, and system validation using digital engineering tools.

Factory Systems Engineering & OT/IT Integration

• CNC machining centers
• MES & ERP
• SCADA & historian systems
• Tool management & traceability systems
• Quality and inspection databases
• Develop high-availability automation networks with strong data integrity, redundancy, and cybersecurity compliance.
• Architect scalable, modular automation platforms for autonomous cells, flexible machining systems, and Seletar Factory of the Future.

Project Leadership & Vendor Management

• Define SORs, specifications, layouts, acceptance test plans, budgets, and lifecycle plans for automation initiatives.
• Lead multi-site implementation with strong governance, risk management, and adherence to safety standards (ISO 10218, ISO 13849, IEC 61508).
• Evaluate commercial proposals, manage suppliers, and drive cost-effective adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, or related disciplines.

Technical Expertise

• 5 -10 years in robotics, automation, machining automation, and factory systems integration.
• Strong experience with CNC machining processes, robotic machine tending, vision systems, and aerospace precision manufacturing.
• Proficiency in controls engineering, PLC/PC programming, robot programming (ABB/Fanuc/KUKA/UR), and OT industrial networks.

Digital & Data Skills

• Experience with MES/SCADA/IIoT platforms, OPC UA servers, MQTT, and machine connectivity frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and ing for data processing, systems integration, and automated workflows.
• Experience with simulation and digital twin tools such as Siemens Process Simulate, Tecnomatix, Plant Simulation, or FlexSim.

Software & Application Skills

• Skilled in automation-oriented programming languages (Python, C++, C#, Java).

Leadership & Project Skills

• 5+ years managing automation or capital projects; PMP/Prince2 certification advantageous.
• Strong competency in technology insertion, NPI automation readiness, factory redesign, and process revalidation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across engineering, operations, quality, and digital technology teams.

Additional Desired Skills

• Familiarity with AS9100, APQP/PPAP, and aerospace manufacturing quality systems.
• Experience with cybersecurity for OT/automation networks.
• Strong capability in structured problem solving (6σ, DMAIC, FMEA).

Work Location & Type

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

Requires advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience. May have practical knowledge of project management. Practical to substantial knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science,Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.