Senior Automation Engineer (Manufacturing)

Responsibilities: • Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of PLC, DCS and SCADA systems to ensure high equipment availability and minimise production downtime. • Design, develop and implement industrial control systems, including PLC programming, HMI development and integration of automated equipment and smart devices. • Diagnose complex automation failures, conduct root cause investigations and implement effective solutions to improve system reliability. • Drive automation improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, equipment performance and cost effectiveness through advanced technologies and data analytics. • Lead system enhancement, modernisation and integration projects, ensuring proper technical documentation, compliance and implementation of engineering standards. • Work closely with Production, Engineering and Maintenance teams to support plant operations, provide technical guidance and develop the capabilities of junior engineers and technicians. Requirements: • Degree in Engineering • At least 5 years of experience in Automation • Strong hands-on experience in PLC, DCS and SCADA systems , including troubleshooting, programming and system integration. • Familiarity with ABB 800xA DCS, Siemens/Schneider PLCs and Fix32 SCADA or equivalent platforms. Account Manager: Kerwin Tan Kai Bin (R1331624) kerwin.tan@searchasia.com.sg EA16S8107