Automation Engineer
SILESIA FLAVOURS SOUTH EAST ASIA PTE LTD · Singapore ·
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Experience
- 3+ years
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot and support Siemens PLC, HMI, VSD/VFD, SCADA, DCS, BMS and other automation systems.
- Perform regular backups and maintain version control of PLC, HMI, VSD and controller programs.
- Troubleshoot automation issues involving hardware, instrumentation, control logic, programming and communication networks, including HART where applicable.
- Review P&IDs, Functional Design Specifications (FDS) and other relevant engineering documents.
- Troubleshoot and maintain industrial communication systems including Ethernet, PROFIBUS and MODBUS.
- Support interfaces between PLC, SCADA, DCS, BMS, instruments and other plant systems.
- Participate in automation projects, system upgrades, commissioning and implementation of new equipment.
- Coordinate with HQ, Siemens, vendors, system integrators and third-party contractors on new implementations and system changes.
- Provide basic automation system training to end-users when required.
- Identify opportunities for automation improvements, system reliability and process efficiency.
- Follow safe work procedures and ensure all automation activities are carried out safely.
- Provide standby/emergency automation support to support the plant's 24-hour operation.
- Carry out other duties or projects assigned by the Supervisor/Manager.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Instrumentation, Computing or a related field.
- Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience in process automation, manufacturing or product-handling automation.
- Strong working knowledge of Siemens PLC and PLC-based process control systems.
- Experience with Siemens S7 / TIA Portal will be an advantage.
- Experience with Allen-Bradley PLC is an added advantage.
- Experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, VSD/VFD, instrumentation and industrial communication systems.
- Knowledge of Ethernet, PROFIBUS and MODBUS.
- SQL database knowledge is an advantage.
- Good troubleshooting, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Positive attitude and strong team-player mindset.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with third-party contractors, Siemens and other equipment vendors.
- Able to implement and follow safe work procedures.
- Willing to provide standby support when required.