Software Engineer - PLC (Senior)

ECSAL TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ECSAL TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD. seeks an Automation/Control Engineer to develop software and control systems per client requirements, with PLC/HMI programming and electrical schematic work. The role includes BOM handling and rigorous documentation.

You will review specifications, coordinate with teams, and provide both remote and on-site support. A degree in engineering and 2+ years in automation are preferred, with ability to travel when needed.

Qualifications

• Diploma / Degree in relevant Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant automation/semiconductor experience.
• Strong PLC and HMI programming skills (Omron, Mitsubishi, Proface HM).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Able to read, design and troubleshoot from electrical schematics.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Highly motivated with attention to detail.
• Able to work under tight schedules and after office hours.
• Able to travel on short notice.
• Programming skills in Motion Control, Analog, PIDs, Process Control.
• Knowledge of fieldbus such as Modbus, EtherCAT, EIP.

Responsibilities

• Follow the SDLC to develop high quality software that meets user requirements.
• Draft functional and detailed design specifications.
• Interpret client requirements and plan within budget to meet project schedules.
• Participate in control system requirement analysis.
• Design and update electrical schematics drawings.
• Source and select electrical components, prepare and issue BOM.
• Software programming (PLC and HMI), system implementation, testing, debugging.
• Maintain detailed documentation.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to meet customer requirements and schedules.
• Perform basic electrical wiring and troubleshooting.
• Analyze existing software and identify areas for modification and improvement.
• Keep to project schedules and resolve software and electrical issues timely.
• Support remote and on-site troubleshooting at customer sites.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Electrical wiring

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree/diploma

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Follow the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to develop a high quality and maintainable software that meets user’s requirement.


• Drafting of functional and detailed design specifications


• Based on client requirements, interpret and identify design parameters, ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget to meet project requirements and schedules


• Participate in control system requirement analysis


• Design, create detailed electrical schematics drawings and updating.


• Source and select Electrical Components, Preparation, and Issue of BOM


• Software Programming (PLC and HMI), System Implementation, Testing, Debugging.


• Maintain detailed documentation


• Coordinate with relevant department to meet customer requirement and keep to project schedules


• Perform basic electrical wiring and troubleshooting


• Analyze existing software and identify areas for modification and improvement


• Keep to project schedules and resolve software and electrical issues in a timely manner


• Support Remote and On-site troubleshooting at customer’s sites

Requirement:

• Diploma / Degree in relevant Engineering discipline.


• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the automation/semiconductor industry. Candidates will be offered a senior position based on qualification and/or experience.


• Strong programming skills in PLC and HMI. Preferably Omron and Mitsubishi PLC, Proface HM


• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills


• Able to read, design and troubleshoot from electrical schematics


• Good command of written and spoken English


• Highly motivated, driven by excellence and having an eye for details.


• Able to work under tight schedules


• Able to work after office hours when required


• Able to go on business trip within short notice when it is required

Added Advantage -

• Programming skills in Motion Control, Analog, PIDs, Process Control.


• Knowledge of high-end fieldbus communication (eg. Modbus, EtherCAT, EIP)

Job Specializations:

• Engineering – Automation and Control Engineer / PLC Programmer.