Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Automation Engineer to lead the design, maintenance, and optimization of industrial automation systems. This role will play a critical part in ensuring operational reliability, driving continuous improvement, and implementing advanced automation solutions across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- System Maintenance & Reliability
- Lead preventive and corrective maintenance of automation systems, including ABB 800xA DCS, Schneider and Siemens PLCs, and Fix32 SCADA platforms.
- Ensure high system availability and reliability with minimal downtime.
- Develop and implement maintenance strategies to enhancelong-term system performance.
- System Design & Integration
- Drive the design, development, and implementation of new automation systems and process improvements.
- Design and program control logic, develop HMI interfaces, and integrate SCADA and DCS systems.
- Architect and implement interfaces for smart devicessuch as robots, label applicators, and other automated equipment.
- Provide technical leadership in system architecture decisions and projectexecution.
- Troubleshooting & Technical Expertise
- Lead root cause analysisand resolve complexautomation issues with a focus on minimizing production impact.
- Serve as the escalation point for criticalsystem failures.
- Provide advanced technical supportfor automation equipmentincluding robots and applicators.
- Continuous Improvement & Optimization
- Identify opportunities to enhancesystem efficiency, reliability, and performance.
- Drive optimization initiatives leveraging data, analytics, and best practices in automation.
- Champion innovation and implementation of new technologies to improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Documentation & Standards
- Establish and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, standards, and procedures.
- Ensure all system changesand upgrades are properly documented and compliant with internal and regulatory requirements.
- Technology Leadership
- Stay current with emergingautomation technologies, industrytrends, and best practices.
- Evaluate, recommend, and lead implementation of system upgradesand modernization initiatives.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with production, engineering, and maintenance teamsto ensure seamless operations.
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians, fostering technical capability withinthe team.
- Support project teams in automation-related initiatives and capital projects.
Qualifications Education
- Bachelor’s degreein Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Minimum 5–8 yearsof experience inindustrial automation, preferably within the food & beverage or FMCG sector.
- Demonstrated experience in leading automation projects and troubleshooting complex systems.
Technical Expertise
- Strong proficiency in:
- ABB 800xA DCS
- Schneider and Siemens PLC programming
- SCADA systems(Fix32 or equivalent)
- Client-server architectures and industrial controlsystems
- Solid understanding of control systems, industrial networking, and automation principles.
Interested applicants, please submit here or email your updated resume to *************
AVRIL CHUA SWEE HONG
CEI: R1103862