Automation Engineer

Key Job Responsibilities

• Execute Automation Projects
• Draft user requirement specifications for automation projects
• Develop software codes for minor process improvement projects
• Liaise with equipment vendors to ensure compliance to specifications (e.g. attend kick-off meetings, Factory Acceptance tests, etc.)
• Direct and monitor vendor activities during site installation and commissioning to ensure system is delivered as per design documents
• Ensures that the operations and activities carried out are in accordance with the duties and responsibilities for EHS as specified by Company Policy and relevant statutory provisions.
• Maintain Shop floor control system, MES and Automated Warehouse operation
• Work closely with vendor helpdesk for software related issues and propose solution if necessary.
• Prepare troubleshooting report, conduct training to engineering and operations personnel to prevent future occurrence.
• Propose and carry out corrective / preventive maintenance for control systems.
• Develop comprehensive Obsolescence profiles for hardware and software systems.
• Perform routine checks to monitor equipment operating parameters, prompt updating onto monitoring system to ensure operations are within control specifications.
• Propose and execute modifications to equipment, processes, and operations to improve safety, increase efficiency and align with company goals.
• Technical Knowledge Area:
• Allen-Bradley PLC's, SIMENS PLC, Mitsubishi PLC, etc.
• In depth knowledge of Ethernet and other network based I/O systems preferred.
• Expertise with FT View/SIEMENS TIA/Ignition portal is preferred.
• Knowledge of SAP master data, enhanced master recipe, batch control, MES and IoT platform is preferred.
• Experience in VMware, SAN storage and network switches is preferred.
• Experience in Access, VB and SQL is an advantage.
• Electrical & Instrumentation expertise.
• Project Management foundational skills
• Analytical Ability: Decision making based on accurate data.
• Rate the synergy of working with others. Shows respect, trust. It is a good team member.

• Engineering Graduate an experience of 5+ years in Automation, Project Management in highly regulated industries such as Food and Beverages.
• Should have worked on Greenfield / Brownfield Projects
• Ability to define the fundamental components of a project in terms of its scope, deliverables, timescales, resource requirements and budget whilst incorporating risk and quality to provide a consolidated overview of a project.

• Purpose Driven: Purpose driven approach that empowers our people to protect the environment and communities we serve while delivering safe & quality products.
• Global Connections: Allows you to develop, enhance and maintain global connections that allow us to move faster and learn from others.
• Community of Belonging: We're an organization that believes our ability to continually grow and build the right atmosphere where people feel safe and empowered, lets you bring your best self to work.