Automation Engineer (Automation Control)

🗓️ Posted 2026-07-17 West Region Full-time Hybrid Manufacturing Transport Logistics

Company shared salary

NA

Market rate

S$4,500–S$7,500/mo (S$54,000–S$90,000/yr)

Based on similar roles (title + domain + location).

About the Company

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 sq feet, 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, China, Latvia, Mexico, North America, India, Thailand, and Indonesia, 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 challenges by applying advanced capabilities & leading technology in ways that benefit customers, while maintaining excellent quality.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, program, and commission automation machines and manufacturing systems.
  • Develop PLC, HMI, motion control, and machine control solutions to meet project requirements.
  • Design electrical control systems, wiring schematics, control panels, and automation documentation.
  • Integrate industrial robots, vision systems, sensors, servo systems, and third-party equipment into automated production lines.
  • Support machine testing, validation, commissioning, FAT, and SAT activities.
  • Troubleshoot automation systems and perform root cause analysis to improve equipment reliability and production efficiency.
  • Collaborate with customers, suppliers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution.
  • Support Industry 4.0 initiatives through machine connectivity, data collection, and process automation improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with engineering, safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
  • Take reasonable care of workplace health and safety; abide by all EHS policies and procedures; cooperate with Management and colleagues in EHS initiatives

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in automation, machine controls, or manufacturing engineering.
  • Hands-on experience in PLC and HMI programming.
  • Knowledge of motion control systems, servo drives, industrial networks, and automation hardware.
  • Experience in electrical control panel design and machine automation projects.
  • Familiarity with EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, Modbus TCP/IP, or OPC UA is advantageous.
  • Knowledge of robotics, machine vision, Python, C, or C programming will be an added advantage.
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
  • Able to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.