Automation Engineer (Manufacturing, PLC/SCADA, West)

People ProfilersSingaporemycareersfuturepublished 10/05/2026

Salary: up to $6,000 + AWS + VB Location: West (Transport pick up from Jurong East) Key Responsibilities: 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.

Job Requirements: 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.

If interested, please submit your updated resume in Word/PDF format by using the "Apply" button. Alternatively, please email resume to  chevelle.ding@peopleprofilers.com Tel:  6950 9744 EA Personnel Name: Ding Xin Er | EA Personnel No.: 02C4944 | EA License No.: R22106669

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