Automation Software Engineer - PLC Programming - #1161208

Responsibilities:

• Follow the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to develop a high quality and maintainable software that meets user’s requirement.

• Prepare functional flowchart and detailed design specifications

• Based on client requirements, interpret and identify design parameters, ensure solutions are implemented accurately and within budget to meet project requirements and schedules

• Design electrical control panel and prepare electrical schematics drawings

• Source and select Electrical Components and Issue of BOM

• Software Programming (PLC and HMI), System Implementation, Testing, Debugging.

• Maintain detailed documentation

• Coordinate with relevant department to meet customer requirement and keep to project schedules

• Analyze existing software and identify areas for modification and improvement

• Keep to project schedules and resolve software and electrical issues in a timely manner

• Support Remote and On-site troubleshooting at customer’s sites

Requirement:

• Diploma or Degree in Automation Engineering, or related Engineering discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the automation/semiconductor industry. Candidates will be offered a senior position based on qualification and/or experience.

• Strong programming skills in PLC (Ladder, Flowchart and Structure Text; IEC 61131-3 standard languages)

  • Preferably experienced in Omron and Mitsubishi PLC

• Strong programming skills in HMI (Proface HMI, Hakko)

• Able to maintain and modify existing programs (PLC, HMI)

• Added Advantage:

  • Programming skills in Motion Control, Analog, PIDs, Process Control.

  • Knowledge of high-end fieldbus communication (eg. Modbus, EtherCAT, EIP)

• Able to design and troubleshoot from electrical schematics

• Good command of written and spoken English

• Highly motivated, willing to learn and details oriented

• Able to work independently while also being a strong team player

• Able to work after office hours when required

• Able to travel on business trip within short notice when it is required