Key Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Design & Implementation

Develop, test, and maintain PLC programs for ship automation systems
Evaluate the feasibility of integrating or adopting emerging cloud and infrastructure technologies
Design and configure HMI/SCADA systems for monitoring and control
Oversee improvements to maintenance capabilities by using automation for upgrades, enterprise back-up and storage

Testing & Performance Optimization

Perform system integration, FAT (Factory Acceptance Test), and SAT (Site Acceptance Test)
Commission automation systems on-site and provide technical support
Troubleshoot PLC, electrical, and instrumentation faults
Conduct technical analysis to determine whether solutions meet requirements and anticipate future demand
Simulate user problems and perform end-to-end diagnosis for complex incidents
Analyse and present findings on infrastructure capabilities and limitations
Optimize system performance and implement improvements

Integration & System Management

Interpret and support electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
Develop deployment scripts, documentation and tools for system administration and troubleshooting
Assist in control panel design, I/O allocation, and component selection
Configure and maintain industrial communication networks (e.g., OPCUA, Modbus,Profinet, Ethernet/IP)

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and vendors to maintain high-quality service delivery
Drive improvements in infrastructure systems and service delivery through automation

Key Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field
Minimum 2 years in infrastructure engineering, IT operations, or automation, preferably with exposure to industrial or maritime systems.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of electrical systems and industrial control panels
Hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, B&R, Schneider)
Experience in system commissioning and troubleshooting
Adapts quickly to changing priorities and emerging technologies
Works effectively in a small, multi-disciplinary team
Comfortable in a shipyard environment

Automation Engineer