Lead Automation Engineer – Rockwell & Siemens Systems

Experience:13–19+ Years
Location: Singapore

Industry: Oil & Gas, Marine, Semiconductor, Industrial Automation

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the design and architecture of automation systems using Rockwell and Siemens PLC, HMI, SCADA, and drive solutions

· Own end-to-end automation execution: design, programming, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and handover

· Define and enforce automation standards, best practices, and reusable libraries

· Lead legacy system migrations (PLC-5 / SLC to ControlLogix) and integration of new systems

· Review and approve PLC, HMI, and network designs developed by project teams

· Provide installation, commissioning, and on-site troubleshooting support for in-house and third-party systems

· Conduct system validation: testing, debugging, FAT, SAT, commissioning, and documentation

· Serve as the primary technical interface with customers, OEMs, and vendors

· Mentor and guide senior and junior engineers; perform technical reviews and knowledge sharing

· Support proposal preparation, pre-sales activities, project planning, and risk management

· Ensure compliance with cybersecurity, safety, and industry standards

· Maintain effective customer communication to meet project requirements and ensure satisfaction

· Control Panel Expertise: Experience in design, troubleshooting, and commissioning is a plus

Job Requirements

· Education: Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering

· Experience: 13–19+ years in industrial automation and control systems, preferably with Rockwell platforms

· Technical Skills:

• PLCs: PLC-5, SLC, MicroLogix, CompactLogix, ControlLogix
• SCADA/HMI: RSView32, FactoryTalk ME & SE, WinCC, PCS7, Wonderware
• Drives: PowerFlex 700/753/755, Kinetix Servo Drives
• Networking & Protocols: Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, ControlNet, DH+, DH-485, RIO, Modbus
• FactoryTalk: AssetCentre, Historian, Batch, IAB
• OT cybersecurity and industrial networking knowledge is a plus

· Work Environment: Willingness to work at local and overseas shipyards, offshore sites, adapting to varied conditions over extended periods

· Soft Skills: Strong leadership, mentoring, problem-solving, collaboration, and customer communication. Ability to manage scope, variation orders, and customer negotiations