PLC Engineer – Airport Baggage Handling Systems

About the role

Vanderlande, a global leader in airport baggage handling and automation, is seeking a PLC Engineer to ensure the reliability of critical control systems at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1. You will work on‑site, supporting low‑level control and PLC infrastructure to minimise downtime and keep baggage handling operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first‑line support for Low‑Level Control (LLC) and PLC issues raised by the Operations & Maintenance team.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve 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 failures and produce incident reports and technical recommendations.
• Collaborate with the Vanderlande Global Service Desk on complex incidents.
• Drive continuous improvement of software and hardware control solutions.
• Deliver technical training and orientation for internal and external users.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Automation or a related field.
• 5‑8 years of experience in automation or industrial control systems.
• Hands‑on experience with Operational Technology (OT) and Siemens PLCs during commissioning, installation, testing and debugging.
• Prior work on airport baggage handling systems is a strong advantage.
• Experience in an international or multicultural environment is preferred.

Required skills

• Siemens S7 programming (S7‑300/400) using TIA Portal.
• WinCC SCADA.
• STL, SCL, Distributed Safety Systems.
• RSLogix.
• OMRON PLCs.
• Industrial communication protocols: ControlNet, Profibus, Profinet, AS‑i Bus.
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) knowledge.

What we offer

• Competitive salary range SGD 5,000‑7,500 per month.
• Opportunity to work on critical airport infrastructure with a global leader.
• Professional development and training in advanced automation technologies.