Automation Engineer

Company not disclosed

Singapore, Singapore
Salary not specified
Posted
Full-time
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Job Description

Automation Engineer – PLC/HMI/SCADA Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support automation lifecycle upgrades and manufacturing expansion projects within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will contribute throughout the project lifecycle—from requirements definition and detailed design through PLC, HMI and SCADA configuration, testing, commissioning, start-up and operational handover. Key Responsibilities - Support automation lifecycle upgrades and automation workstreams for manufacturing expansion projects. - Develop, review and execute automation engineering deliverables, including: - User Requirement Specifications (URS) - Functional Design Specifications - Hardware and Software Design Specifications - I/O lists and control narratives - Alarm and interlock matrices - Risk assessments and change controls - Testing, commissioning and turnover documentation - Configure, modify, troubleshoot and maintain PLC, HMI and SCADA applications using Siemens and Rockwell Automation platforms. - Prepare and execute FAT, SAT, AIQ, AOQ, commissioning and qualification activities. - Participate in system design reviews, equipment-vendor discussions, technical assessments and integration activities. - Perform onsite testing, commissioning, start-up and troubleshooting while minimising disruption to manufacturing operations. - Ensure automation solutions comply with site standards, cybersecurity requirements, data-integrity expectations, validation practices and GMP regulations. - Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, Engineering and external vendors to deliver project milestones. - Maintain accurate, controlled and inspection-ready engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle. - Support commissioning, shutdown or start-up activities outside normal working hours where required. Candidate Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Control, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. - Approximately five years of relevant experience in industrial automation, controls engineering or process automation. - Hands-on experience with Siemens automation platforms such as S7 PLCs, TIA Portal, WinCC and/or PCS 7. - Hands-on experience with Rockwell Automation platforms such as ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View. - Experience in PLC programming, HMI/SCADA configuration, industrial communication networks, field devices and control-panel interfaces. - Experience supporting design, FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, troubleshooting and system handover. - Pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical-device or other regulated manufacturing experience is highly desirable. - Familiarity with GMP, CSV/CSA, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, data integrity and validation practices would be advantageous. - Strong technical documentation, troubleshooting, communication and stakeholder-management skills. - Safety-focused, practical and detail-oriented, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

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