Senior/Executive Engineer, Condition Monitoring

SMRT Corporation, Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SMRT Corporation Ltd in Singapore seeks a Senior/Executive Engineer (Condition Monitoring) to develop and maintain IoT-based digital monitoring solutions for rail assets. You will work on instrumentation for data acquisition and on cloud systems for data transfer, storage, and analytics.

The role requires a solid foundation in electrical engineering, hands-on cabling and instrumentation setup, and familiarity with PLC/SCADA.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a related STEM field.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits and practical application of electrical and electronic principles.
• Hands-on technical skills in cabling, cable routing, termination, and instrumentation setup.

Responsibilities

• Understand the general operating mechanisms and monitored failure modes of the rail assets.
• Apply electrical and electronics knowledge in instrumentation setup, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform hands-on work, including cable routing, cabling termination, instrumentation setup, and on-site supervision.
• Install, configure, and maintain IoT edge devices and sensors for data acquisition from rail assets.
• Prepare and maintain as-built electrical and instrumentation schematic drawings for project documentation.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for installation and commissioning works.
• Support integration of IoT edge data with centralized systems; opportunities to develop data pipelines or cloud interfaces can be provided based on interest and candidate progression.
• Conduct basic data validation and visualization to verify data integrity and system performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and end-users to gather feedback and improve monitoring systems.
• Participate in on-site work during engineering hours (night) as part of project implementation, testing, and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical circuits

Cable routing

Instrumentation setup

CAD drawings

Python or MATLAB

Education

Electrical & Electronics Engineering degree or Diploma

Tools

CAD software

IoT devices

PLC/SCADA

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Job Purpose

The Senior/Executive Engineer (Condition Monitoring) will collaborate with SMRT maintenance divisions to develop and maintain IoT-based digital monitoring solutions for rail assets. The role involves working on instrumentation for data acquisition and on cloud systems for data transfer, storage, and analytics. The engineer should have a solid foundation in electrical engineering, with practical experience in wiring and familiarity with PLC or SCADA systems. Guidance and training will be provided to support project execution and technical development.

Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities of the Senior / Executive Engineer (Condition Monitoring) are as follows. This list is not exhaustive, and related tasks may be assigned as required.

• Understand the general operating mechanisms and monitored failure modes of the rail assets.
• Apply electrical and electronics knowledge in instrumentation setup, testing, and commissioning.
• Perform hands-on work, including cable routing, cabling termination, instrumentation setup, and on-site supervision.
• Install, configure, and maintain IoT edge devices and sensors for data acquisition from rail assets.
• Prepare and maintain as-built electrical and instrumentation schematic drawings for project documentation.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments for installation and commissioning works.
• Support integration of IoT edge data with centralized systems; opportunities to develop data pipelines or cloud interfaces can be provided based on interest and candidate progression.
• Conduct basic data validation and visualization to verify data integrity and system performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and end-users to gather feedback and improve monitoring systems.
• Participate in on-site work during engineering hours (night) as part of project implementation, testing, and commissioning.

Qualifications & Work Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or a related STEM field
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits and practical application of electrical and electronic principles.
• Hands-on technical skills in cabling, cable routing, termination, and instrumentation setup.
• Ability to interpret and produce electrical and instrumentation schematic drawings, including as-built documentation using CAD software.
• Experience or familiarity with IoT devices, sensors, or PLC/SCADA systems is advantageous.

Skills

Expectations and technical skills include:

• Basic knowledge and formal training in electrical circuits and fundamentals.
• Working understanding in electrical, electronics and power principles, circuit theory.
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing equipment, measurement tools, and techniques.
• Proficient in using CAD software for electrical schematic drawings.
• Willing to learn and passionate about programming and instrumentation.
• Have exposure to a high-level programming language e.g., Python or MATLAB, for data analysis and verification is a plus.
• Optional: Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, Microsoft Azure cloud services (IoT Hub and Azure Sphere).

General skills include:

• Strong inclination and eager for continual learning and development
• Ability to work in a team
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to think independently and actively propose solutions to the team.

About SMRT Corporation

SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT) is a public transport services provider. Our primary business is to manage and operate train services on the North-South Line, theEast-West Line, the Circle Line, the new Thomson East-Coast Line and the Bukit Panjang Light Rail Transit. This is complemented by our bus, taxi and private hire vehicle services.

An exciting and rewarding career is waiting for you at SMRT. Join us and embark on a journey that matters. You Matter – we take care of you and your well‑being. Your Work Matters – your ideas and contributions work towards building the future of our transport system and create positive impacts to the community. Your Development Matters – we offer diverse careers and learning opportunities for our people to grow you to the fullest of your potential.

Come onboard the SMRT journey today.

Vision
Moving People. Enhancing Lifestyles

Core Values
Respect, Integrity, Safety & Service, Excellence