Automation Engineer; Manufacturing, PLC​/SCADA)

Salary: up to $6,000 + AWS + VB

Location:
West (Transport pick up from Jurong East)

• Own and maintain PLC, SCADA, HMI, drives, and communication networks.

• Troubleshoot and program PLCs; optimize control logic.

• Develop and support Ignition SCADA (screens, tags, alarms, trends, recipes, user access).

• Provide breakdown support, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

• Manage industrial communication (PROFINET, PROFIBUS, Ethernet/IP) and system integration.

• Lead automation projects, upgrades, and change management.

• Ensure compliance with safety standards; maintain backups and documentation.

• Train technicians on PLC/SCADA troubleshooting.

• Drive continuous improvement to reduce downtime and optimize costs.

• Provide on‑call support for critical automation incidents.

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Automation, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, or related field.

• Relevant automation or Ignition certification would be an advantage.

• Candidates with equivalent technical qualifications and/or relevant hands‑on experience will also be considered

• Preferably 5+ years of industrial automation experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrate strong hands‑on and practical experience in PLC programming, troubleshooting, and system modifications, including fault diagnosis of PLC I/O, HMI, control logic, alarms, interlocks, industrial communication networks, and PLC/SCADA system integration.

• Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control circuits to support effective equipment maintenance and reliability.

• Experience with HMI, motor drives, industrial communication, and system integration is preferred.