Automation Software Engineer

The incumbent will collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deliver customized solutions for manufacturing to achieve high standards of automated operations for high volume production in Singapore.

The role will be part of the Automation software project team. He/She is expected to work closely with the software team in verifying and implementing software modelling standards against the software requirements for the new equipment. Be part of the team in equipment buy off and qualification.

Position Responsibilities:

Collaborate with various stake holders of various internal and external function for aligning and defining the software requirements

Responsible for contributing to the project timeline and software deliverables

Collaborate strongly with various representatives (Project, Software, Design, Validation, Process, Manufacturing and Quality) within the Project.

Extending support in verifying and validating requirement against as built equipment

Participant in Commissioning activities like FAT and SAT for Equipment buy off

Participant in Qualification activities like IQ, OQ and PQ for Equipment release

Listed responsibilities are an essential, but not exhaustive list, of the usual duties associated with the position. Changes to individual responsibilities may occur due to business needs.

Position Requirements:

Proficiency in C#, C++, Python and/or SQL programming skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and system administration of Microsoft Operating System

Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Beckhoff or Siemens preferred)

Experience in 21CFR, Part11 and Data integrity

Experience in full SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)

Experience in writing technical requirements

Experience in software testing (Unit Testing, Integration Testing and System Testing) and verification over various system commission (FAT and SAT) and qualification (IQ, OQ and PQ)

Experience in electromechanical controls, vision systems, RFID technologies, articulated robots and industrial communication protocols

All listed requirements are deemed as essential functions to this position; however, business conditions may require reasonable accommodations for additional task and responsibilities.

Preferred Experience/Education/Skills:

Minimum 4 years of relevant working experience

Degree in Computer Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent

Experience utilizing AI-assisted development tools to enhance software development, testing, debugging, documentation and overall engineering productivity

Experience in MES manufacturing environment is an advantage

Experience in high-volume, high-tech consumables manufacturing environment

Experience in Python, data/cloud analytics and Machine Learning is an advantage

QMS and Life Science Regulatory Requirement Knowledge will be an add advantage

Strong communication and interpersonal skills – both written and verbal

Ability to learn new technologies quickly

Attention to detail and willing to deep dive into data

Able to execute tasks independently and with guidance as necessary from project lead or manager

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