Senior Automation Engineer

About the role

Resmed is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer based in Tuas, Singapore, to lead the support, sustainment and improvement of automation systems used in manufacturing. The role drives equipment reliability, performance, quality, safety, compliance and cost improvements through hands-on technical expertise, complex troubleshooting, project execution and continuous improvement, and acts as a technical escalation point with guidance and mentoring for engineers and technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and hands-on support for automated manufacturing equipment to ensure safe, reliable and consistent production performance.
• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex automation issues involving PLCs, HMIs, robotics, SCADA, vision, motion systems, sensors, pneumatics and mechanical systems.
• Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, OEE, cycle time, yield, safety, maintainability and cost.
• Lead automation upgrades, equipment modifications and improvement projects from concept through implementation, testing, validation and production handover.
• Develop and modify PLC, HMI, robotic, SCADA, vision and other automation systems in line with engineering standards.
• Review automation designs, machine safety systems and equipment modifications, and mentor engineers and technicians.
• Manage assigned projects and priorities independently, keeping risks, progress and technical decisions clear.
• Maintain technical documentation and change records in line with QMS and engineering requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, Quality, IT/OT, suppliers and global teams, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, GMP, OH&S, machine safety and internal quality system requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Automation or Control Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in automation, controls, equipment engineering or manufacturing support.
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause investigations, equipment improvements and automation projects.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, pneumatic diagrams and control logic.
• Strong technical ownership, structured problem-solving, communication and project execution skills.
• Ability to mentor others and work in a global, multicultural, cross-functional environment.

Required skills

• Hands-on PLC and HMI programming, troubleshooting, commissioning and fault finding.
• Experience with complex automated manufacturing equipment across controls, electrical, mechanical, robotic and pneumatic systems.
• Preferred: Allen-Bradley PLCs, Ignition SCADA, FANUC robots, machine vision, servo/motion control, industrial networks, safety controllers and data acquisition.
• Preferred: knowledge of ISO 13849, IEC 62061, AS 4024, ISO 13485, GMP, equipment validation, change control, Lean, Six Sigma and OEE.