PLC Engineer – Airport Baggage Systems

About the role

Vanderlande is seeking a PLC Engineer to support the highly automated baggage handling system at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1. You will work on low‑level control and PLC systems, ensuring continuous operation and minimal downtime in a critical airport environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide support for Low‑Level Control (LLC) systems and resolve PLC‑related issues raised by the Operations & Maintenance team.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify PLC and control system faults within tight operational deadlines.
• Program, maintain, and repair sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, VFDs, and encoders.
• Coordinate control system design activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Perform root‑cause analysis on control system failures and prepare incident summaries and technical reports.
• Collaborate with the Vanderlande Global Service Desk to resolve complex technical challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for existing software and hardware control systems.
• Conduct technical training and orientation sessions for employees and external users.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in automation or industrial control systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Operational Technology (OT) systems and Siemens PLCs during commissioning, installation, testing, and debugging.
• Experience in airport baggage handling systems is a strong advantage.
• Experience working in an international or multicultural environment is preferred.

Required skills

• Siemens S7 Programming
• TIA Portal
• Distributed Safety Systems
• RSLogix
• OMRON PLCs
• ControlNet
• Profibus
• Profinet
• AS‑i Bus
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Industrial communication protocols and troubleshooting methodologies