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Automation Engineer (Automation Control)

Automation Engineer (Automation Control)

sunningdale tech ltd.
2-5 Years
SGD 3,500 - 6,500 per month
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Job Description

Sunningdale Tech Ltd is a leading manufacturer of precision plastic components. The Group provides one-stop, turnkey plastic solutions, with capabilities ranging from product & mould designs, mould fabrication, injection moulding, complementary finishings, through to the precision assembly of complete products.

Boasting a total factory space of more than 4 million sqfeet, with more than 1,000 injection moulding machines and a tooling capacity of 2,000 moulds per year, Sunningdale Tech is focusing on serving four key business segments - Automotive/Aerospace, Consumer/IT, Healthcare and Tooling.

With manufacturing facilities across Singapore, Malaysia(Johor, Penang), China (Tianjin, Shanghai, Suzhou, Zhongshan, Guangzhou, and Chuzhou), Latvia (Riga), Mexico (Guadalajara), North America(Phoenix), India(Chennai), Thailand (Rayong), and Indonesia (Batam),Sunningdale Tech is strategically positioned to target and capture opportunities in diverse business sectors globally.

As an industry leader with deep engineering expertise and experience, Sunningdale Tech is driven to solve your challenges by applying our advanced capabilities & leading technology in ways that benefit you. We're ready to provide solutions at every step of the process to reduce lead time and add value for customers, while maintaining our excellent quality. Beyond that, we build on our strong foundations to think out of the box and apply relevant new possibilities for your complex engineering problems. Customers can trust us to constantly solve challenges to meet their needs, and apply new ideas for better outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • Work together with internal stakeholders (Business Development, Quality, Production and Maintenance) and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers and contractors)to understand project requirements & support automation projects.
  • Assist in design of machine control architectures for fully automated manufacturing systems and select appropriate automation components, including PLCs, HMIs, servo drives, VFDs, safety devices, sensors, industrial networks and electrical control hardware.
  • Design electrical control systems, control panel layouts, wiring schematics and electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN or equivalent CAD software.
  • Prepare andmaintain project documentation, including:
  • Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
  • I/O Lists
  • Alarm Lists
  • Electrical Drawings
  • Network Architecture
  • FAT/SAT documentation
  • Develop, program, test and validate PLC, HMI and motion control software in accordance with IEC 61131-3 standards to meet machine functional, operational and safety requirements.
  • Assist in implementation of machine safety systems, including safety PLCs, safety relays, emergency stop circuits, guard interlocks and safety functions in compliance with ISO 12100, ISO 13849, IEC 62061 and IEC 60204-1.
  • Support the integration of industrial robots, vision systems, laser systems, barcode readers, RFID systems, servo systems and third-party equipment into automated production lines.
  • Configure andtroubleshoot industrial communication networks, including EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT,Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA.
  • Participate in software testing, machine validation and commissioning of automated equipment and production lines to ensure reliable and safe operation.
  • Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) and production qualification activities, ensuring all functional, performance and safety requirements are met.
  • Develop, review and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions (WIs), Preventive Maintenance (PM) checklists and troubleshooting guides.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness(OEE), machine reliability, production efficiency, product quality and equipment maintainability.
  • Support Industry 4.0 initiatives through machine connectivity, data collection &dashboard development.
  • Ensure compliance with company engineering standards, Workplace Safety & Health(WSH) regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality standards and all relevant international machine safety standards.
  • Keep accurate project documentation and provide regular progress updates to the project lead or manager.
  • Adhere to plant safety, food safety, sanitation standards and following all GMP guidelines.

Requirement

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Product Design Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Knowledge of PLC and HMI programming, motion control systems, and industrial automation.
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, ModbusTCP/IP, and OPC UA.
  • Experience in electrical control system design and machine commissioning is preferred.
  • Knowledge of robotics, vision systems, laser systems, or Industry 4.0 applications will bean advantage.
  • Programmingskills in Python, C#, C/C++, or similar languages will be an added advantage.
  • Proficient inMicrosoft Office applications.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
  • Good communication and teamwork skills with the ability to work across functions.
  • Prior experience in manufacturing, plastics injection moulding, or automation projects will be advantageous.

The above statements reflect the general tasks, duties, activities and/or responsibilities necessary to describe this position and is not intended to set forth all of the specific requirements of the job. These job duties/responsibilities may change or vary in response to business needs.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

Sunningdale Tech is an equal opportunity employer - we believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce will cultivate a vibrant, productive and innovative workplace where all employees are truly respected and valued.

All qualified applicants shall be considered for employment regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, political and/or third party affiliation or veteran status. All offers of employment shall be conditioned upon successful completion of background checks, valid work passes and medical screenings, as applicable and/or mandated by law, and subject to the applicable local laws and regulations.

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