Senior Specialist-Automation

Pharmagend Global Medical Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking an Automation Engineer to design and maintain automation systems for tablet manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years of experience and a degree in Electrical or Automation. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards, troubleshooting automation issues, and supporting MES integration.

Qualifications

• 3 – 7 years of experience in automation.
• Experience with BMS/EMS is a plus.
• Able to read P&IDs, electrical diagrams, and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues to minimize downtime.

Skills

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Education

Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation or related field

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA systems

DCS systems

BMS systems

HMI systems

SAP ERP

Job description

1. Key Responsibilities:

• The Automation Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining automation systems supporting the pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing process.

• This includes working with PLCs, SCADA, DCS, EMS, BMS, HMI systems, and ensuring compliance with cGMP and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, PIC/S).

• Support and maintain automation systems for tablet compression, granulation, coating, blending, and packaging processes.

• Manage control systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen Bradley, DeltaV) for process equipment (e.g., FBD, RMG, Tablet Press, Coater).

• Ensure system compliance with data integrity and audit trail requirements.

• Troubleshoot and resolve automation issues, minimize downtime.

• Perform routine system backups, patch management, and cybersecurity controls.

• Lead or support automation upgrades or integration of new equipment.

• To be a part of MES integration for batch execution software. Interfaces with MES (Manufacturing Execution System), ERP (SAP).

2. Compliance & Certification:

• Ensure compliance with Singapore’s HSA, EHS, and internal SOPs. Develop and maintain automation documentation including URS, FDS, SDS, IQ/OQ protocols.

• Execute automation change controls and support qualification/validation activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams: QA, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Validation.

• Ensures data integrity (audit trails, user access control) per 21 CFR Part 11.

• Secure electronic batch records and event logs.

3. Projects & Upgrades:

• Support modification, and validation projects involving software systems.

• Integration with BMS/EMS for facility safety and environment monitoring.

• Coordinate with contractors and ensure commissioning is done per regulatory and safety standards.

Requirements:

• Education: Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automation or related field.

• Experience: 3 –7 years of experience in automation.

• Experience with BMS/EMS is a plus.

• Able to read P&IDs, electrical diagrams, and technical drawings.

• Good problem-solving and documentation skills.