PLC Engineer

Company: TPC System Technology (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Work Location: VSMC Project Site, Tampines, Singapore
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced PLC Engineer to join our team at the VSMC Semiconductor Project Site in Tampines, Singapore.

The successful candidate will be responsible for PLC programming, I/O integration, system testing, commissioning, and SCADA/GMS integration for facility monitoring and industrial automation systems.

The role involves close coordination with clients, system integrators, subcontractors, and site construction teams to ensure the successful implementation and commissioning of automation and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs for industrial automation and semiconductor facility systems.

• Integrate PLC systems with Gas Monitoring Systems (GMS), SCADA, and field equipment.

• Develop and verify control logic based on I/O Lists, Cause & Effect Matrices, and functional specifications.

• Perform I/O checking, loop testing, and site commissioning for DI, DO, AI, and AO signals.

• Troubleshoot communication issues, hardwired signals, alarms, and control system faults.

• Coordinate with clients, system integrators, subcontractors, and site construction teams to resolve technical and site-related issues.

• Prepare and maintain PLC testing records, I/O lists, commissioning reports, and technical documentation.

• Provide technical support during system installation, integration, testing, commissioning, and project handover.

• Diagnose and resolve PLC, communication, and automation-related issues on-site.

• Ensure testing and commissioning activities comply with project specifications, safety requirements, and approved schedules.

Job Requirements

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

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in PLC programming, control systems, or industrial automation.

• Familiar with Siemens PLC systems, including S7-1200, S7-1500, PCS7, or S7-400.

• Experience in I/O testing, loop checking, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

• Able to read and interpret electrical drawings, control panel drawings, I/O Lists, and system architecture diagrams.

• Experience with SCADA, GMS, Facility Monitoring and Control Systems (FMCS), or semiconductor facility automation systems will be an advantage.

• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, PROFINET, OPC, or EtherNet/IP will be an advantage.

• Experience with semiconductor systems such as GMS, FMCS, VMB, GC, or BSGS will be an advantage.

• Familiarity with Permit to Work (PTW), Risk Assessment (RA), Method Statements (MS), and site safety requirements.

• Strong technical troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently and coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.

• Willing to work at project sites and support testing and commissioning activities as required.