Senior Researcher (1 Year Contract)

YOKOGAWA ENGINEERING ASIA PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa Engineering Asia PTE LTD seeks a Senior Researcher with a strong background in software for Power SCADA, PMS, and energy systems. You will lead end-to-end development, drive R&D roadmaps, and collaborate with startups and research institutions to advance grid-technology solutions.

You will coordinate project delivery, manage budgets and timelines, and contribute to IP creation while representing the company at industry events.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, engineering or a related field (Postgraduate preferred for Senior Researcher position).
• 5-12 years (flexibility for seniority level) of experience in end-to-end software development and deployments in Power SCADA / PMS, Power system controls and automation for distributed or utility-scale power systems.
• Relevant software applications development skills needed to support the research & development work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute technology roadmaps aligned with our sustainability goals.
• Identify emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and market opportunities.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
• Take ownership in designing, developing, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Engage with startups, research institutions and industry experts.
• Build strategic partnerships to accelerate technology adoption.
• Represent Yokogawa at conferences, workshops, and industry events.
• Identify and evaluate emerging trends in new energy systems & Grid stability technologies etc
• Contribute to R&D roadmaps, Prototype development and proofs-of-concept, IP creation and patent filing

Skills

End-to-end software development

Power SCADA / PMS

Grid stability technologies

Education

Degree in computer science, engineering or related field

Tools

Power SCADA

PMS

IP filing

Job description

Job Description

• Develop and execute technology roadmaps aligned with our sustainability goals.
• Identify emerging trends, disruptive technologies, and market opportunities.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Project Leadership

• Take ownership in designing, developing, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.

Collaboration and Partnerships

• Engage with startups, research institutions and industry experts.
• Build strategic partnerships to accelerate technology adoption.
• Represent Yokogawa at conferences, workshops, and industry events.

Technical Expertise

• Identify and evaluate emerging trends in new energy systems & Grid stability technologies etc
• Contribute to R&D roadmaps, Prototype development and proofs-of-concept, IP creation and patent filing

Job Requirements

• Degree in computer science, engineering or a related field (Postgraduate preferred for Senior Researcher position).
• 5-12 years (flexibility for seniority level) of experience in end-to-end software development and deployments in Power SCADA / PMS, Power system controls and automation for distributed or utility-scale power systems.
• Relevant software applications development skills needed to support the research & development work.

Experience in one of more of the following domains

• Renewable energy plants (solar, wind, hybrid systems)
• Microgrids / DER systems
• Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
• Electric transportation systems
• Industrial electrification and energy transition

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We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture.

We willactively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds whodiffer in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective,cultural background, and socioeconomic status.

We will notdiscriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity andexpression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion,nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or anyother circumstances.

Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone tobelong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.