Senior Staff Engineer, Industrial Automation

ams-OSRAM AG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ams-OSRAM AG in Singapore seeks a seasoned Automation Lead to guide engineers and drive advanced automation projects. You will design, implement, and optimize robotic and cobot systems, AMR/AGV material handling, and vision-guided solutions, ensuring performance targets and efficient operations.

You will manage cross-functional teams, coordinate vendor activities, review designs, and lead lifecycle improvements with a structured, problem-solving approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in industrial automation and robotics.
• Experience in project management, PC/PLC programming, CAD/SolidWorks, electrical systems, and Smart Factory.
• Strong analytical, systematic problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day technical work of the automation engineers and assistant engineers: set priorities, assign tasks, review designs and provide hands-on guidance.
• Design and develop automation solutions including robotic and cobot systems, AMR/AGV-based material handling, mechatronic and vision-guided applications; define system capacity and performance requirements.
• Develop automation system specifications covering mechanical, electrical, controls, HMI, and software; review vendor designs for compliance.
• Lead end-to-end automation project execution from concept to handover, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver on scope, timeline and budget.
• Manage vendor selection and execution by evaluating proposals and overseeing design, testing, and commissioning.
• Lead system reliability and lifecycle management through root-cause analysis, upgrades, and asset documentation.

Skills

PC/PLC programming

CAD/SolidWorks

Electrical systems

Smart Factory

C# programming

Python

C++

ROS 2

MES API integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical

Tools

ROS 2

MES API Integration

Job description

Job description:

• Lead the day-to-day technical work of the automation engineers and assistant engineers: set priorities, assign tasks, review designs and provide hands-on guidance
• Design and develop innovative automation solutions, including robotic and cobot systems, AMR/AGV-based material handling, mechatronic and vision-guided applications, while evaluating technical and commercial implementation options. Define system capacity and performance requirements by analyzing throughput, cycle time, takt time, buffer capacity, availability, and OEE targets to ensure optimized productivity and operational efficiency.
• Develop automation system specifications and concepts covering mechanical, electrical, controls, HMI, and software requirements, while reviewing vendor designs and ensuring compliance with technical, operational, and project requirements
• Lead end-to-end automation project execution from concept through handover, managing schedules, budgets, resources, risks, and stakeholder communications. Coordinate cross-functional teams including IT, Facilities, Production, Maintenance, EHS, and Purchasing to ensure successful project delivery within approved scope, timeline, and budget.
• Manage vendor selection and execution by evaluating technical proposals, overseeing design, testing, installation, and commissioning activities, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, schedules, quality standards, and contractual requirements
• Lead automation system reliability and lifecycle management by troubleshooting complex production issues, driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions, implementing upgrades and performance improvements, and maintaining asset documentation, software version control, and spare parts strategies to maximize system uptime and operational efficiency.

Profile description:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics/Electrical/Mechanical
• Min. 5 years of industrial automation and robotics
• Project management. PC/PLC programming. CAD/Solidworks. Electrical system. Smart Factory system
• Applies deep technical knowledge through a structured, systematic and disciplined approach to solve complex engineering problems
• C#, Python, C++, ROS 2, Manufacturing Execution System (MES) API Integration

Soi Kim Kee

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