Automation and Control Engineer, Singapore

The Automation & Control Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and deployment of control solutions for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). Working within a multi-disciplinary engineering team under the guidance and support of Automation Team Lead, this role spans the full project lifecycle from establishing control philosophies and system architectures to on-site commissioning and end-user handover. The nature of this work requires a candidate who is technically grounded, highly adaptable, and able to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where requirements and technologies evolve continuously.
Job descriptions: Collaborate with the engineering and project team to design and deploy BESS solutions that fulfil the technical requirements of each project. Develop control philosophies, system architectures, and technical specifications tailored to each project's scope and constraints. Develop PLC and SCADA programs across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring that all code is modular, scalable, and well-documented for long-term maintainability. Configure and troubleshoot system communications across a range of industrial protocols like Modbus and CAN. Liaise with vendors to ensure seamless integration of third-party systems into the overall control architecture. Carry out on-site commissioning, functional testing and formal handover of completed systems to the end user, including troubleshooting activities. Maintain thorough and up-to-date project documentation throughout all phases. Provide technical input to support the sales and business development team in evaluating project feasibility and capability alignment. Perform any other duties as assigned by superiors.
Job requirements: Preferably a Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Power Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in automation, control systems, or related engineering field. Demonstrated experience in PLC programming (text-based) is required. Prior exposure to BESS, renewable energy, or grid-connected systems is an advantage. Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including Modbus (TCP/RTU), CAN, IEC61850. Exposure to additional protocols is advantageous; and willingness to learn new ones as required is essential. Ability to work across different hardware and software platforms as project requirements dictate, without reliance on a single ecosystem. Adaptable and composed when project requirements, tools, or methods change mid-execution. Demonstrates a systematic approach to problem-solving, with organised thinking, structured execution and thorough documentation. Tests and validates progressively at each stage. Ability to travel at short notice