Automation Engineer

Brief Summary (of the role):

Edmund Optics Singapore is moving towards increasing process automation and is looking for an Automation Engineer with the passion and interest to learn and contribute in transforming current processes with automated solutions to enhance our competitiveness in the high-end optical components market. He/she will be working closely with internal and external partners.

Job Description (of the role):

• Assist the design, development, configuration and implementation of mechanical/electronic systems, which will optimize efficiencies, stabilize yield and enhance EO’s capabilities, from concept to pilot.
• Recommend, acquire, implement and optimize mechanical/electronic components.
• Provide timely support to the relevant OPs teams on the running of processes through pilot phase and into production phase and create and maintain solution documentation.

Qualifications Required:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering or other relevant Engineering or Physics field.

Skills & Abilities Required:

• Proven track record of developing and implementing automation solutions.
• Demonstrable experience setting up programmable logic controller (PLC), single-board computers and/or robotic or automated systems, preferably in an industrial environment would be advantageous.
• Results oriented and possessing a hands-on attitude.
• Solid team player, strong interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
• Analytical problem solving and attention to detail.
• Highly self-driven and ability to work independently.