Distributed Control System (DCS) / Automation Engineer

Salary Range: SGD 6,000 – SGD 9,800 per month (Commensurate with experience)

Recruit123 is currently partnering with a leading process manufacturing organization to hire a Distributed Control System (DCS) / Automation Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as the core technical expert responsible for DCS architecture, software programming, complex control loop optimization, and automation lifecycle enhancements.

What you will be doing:

In this role, you will lead the configuration, maintenance, and strategic expansion of site-wide Distributed Control Systems (DCS) to achieve maximum process efficiency and uninterrupted production.

Your main day-to-day responsibilities will include programming sequential logic, interlocks, continuous control algorithms, and intuitive HMI/SCADA graphical interfaces in alignment with functional design specifications. You will manage batch and recipe configurations adhering to ISA-88/ISA-95 standards, conduct alarm rationalization studies, and execute system software upgrades, security patch deployments, and routine system backups.

You will lead troubleshooting for complex control upsets, author and execute commissioning protocols (FAT/SAT), and coordinate computerized system validation (CSV) packages for automation changes.

Additionally, you will manage industrial OT networking and communication interfaces (Modbus, Profibus, OPC, Ethernet/IP) and partner with process engineering teams to develop advanced process control (APC) strategies.What we are looking for:

We are seeking candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline, alongside at least 4 to 7 years of dedicated DCS programming and system administration experience within a regulated manufacturing facility (e.g., Biopharma, Petrochemical, Specialty Chemical, or Semiconductor).

Proven hands-on programming expertise on major DCS platforms is essential. You should possess a solid understanding of GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, or industrial cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443).

Exceptional analytical problem-solving abilities, structured software documentation skills, and effective cross-functional collaboration are required.

Recruiter Information

Recruiter: Lian Cher Chieh

UEN: 202511044R

License No.: 25C2810EA

Registration No: R1217705