Technical Engineer (RFID and Access Control Systems)

ICPM SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

ICPM SERVICES PTE. LTD. is seeking a hands-on engineer to install, configure, test and maintain turnstile, access control and RFID systems on site across buildings. You will integrate with readers, biometric devices, fire alarm interfaces, and other security systems, requiring basic electrical wiring and on-site troubleshooting.

The role emphasizes on-site installation, proactive maintenance, and collaboration with project teams for successful security deployments.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma/ITE in Electronics or Computer Engineering or related technical field.
• Experience in access control, turnstile, RFID or electronic systems installation.
• Intermediate soldering skills (small components) is advantageous.
• Comfortable working on-site and performing hands‑on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Able to work independently as well as coordinate with project managers, contractors, IT teams, and other system integrators.
• Relevant construction and workplace safety certifications, such as AWSHCS (CSOC) and WSHMCI (BCSS), are an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys and plan turnstile layouts prior to installation.
• Installation and configuration of various types of turnstiles, including swing gates, flap barriers, tripod turnstiles, and other pedestrian access-control equipment.
• Integrate turnstiles with access-control systems, RFID/card readers, biometric devices, QR/barcode readers, other identification systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, communication, and integration issues during installation and maintenance.
• Analyse user and site requirements and develop suitable RFID solutions for access control, asset tracking, identification, automated entry/exit applications.
• Configure RFID readers and parameters.
• Troubleshoot RFID read-range, missed-read, false-read, interference, multipath, tag orientation, and environmental issues.

Skills

Access control systems

Turnstile installation

RFID systems

System integration

On-site troubleshooting

Interpersonal communication

Education

Degree/Diploma/ITE in Electronics or Computer Engineering

Tools

VNA

Smith Charts

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for the installation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of turnstile, access control and associated low-voltage systems, and RFID systems. The role involves integrating turnstile and other physical access-control equipment with RFID readers, card systems, biometric devices, license plate recognition systems, fire alarm interfaces, and other building security systems.

The position requires hands-on technical competency in RFID solutions, turnstile, access control systems, low-voltage systems and system integration. Basic electrical wiring (240V equipment) and cable termination skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Turnstile and Access Control Systems

• Conduct site surveys and plan turnstile layouts prior to installation.
• Installation and configuration of various types of turnstiles, including swing gates, flap barriers, tripod turnstiles, and other pedestrian access-control equipment.
• Integrate turnstiles with access-control systems, RFID/card readers, biometric devices, QR/barcode readers, other identification systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, communication, and integration issues during installation and maintenance.

RFID Systems

• Analyse user and site requirements and develop suitable RFID solutions for access control, asset tracking, identification, automated entry/exit applications, etc.
• Good understanding of RFID technology, including RFID antenna types, polarization, and RF fundamentals is required. Experience using a VNA and interpreting Smith Charts is an advantage.
• Conduct RFID site surveys, proof-of-concept testing, prototyping, and read-performance validation.
• Configure RFID readers and parameters.
• Troubleshoot RFID read-range, missed-read, false-read, interference, multipath, tag orientation, and environmental issues.

Prerequisites

• Degree/Diploma/ITE or equivalent in Electronics or Computer Engineering or a related technical field.
• Relevant experience in access control, turnstile, RFID or electronic systems installation.
• Intermediate soldering skills (small components) is advantageous.
• Comfortable working on-site and performing hands‑on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Able to work independently as well as coordinate with project managers, contractors, IT teams, and other system integrators.
• Relevant construction and workplace safety certifications, such as AWSHCS (CSOC) and WSHMCI (BCSS), are an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and develop alternative solutions to technical challenges.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.