Job Description

Equipment Engineer – Automation, Controls & Instrumentation

Overview

The Equipment Engineer is responsible for the hands-on support, commissioning, optimization, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on Industry 4.0–5.0 automation, machine controls, and industrial instrumentation within a high-reliability manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, troubleshoot, and sustain automated production equipment.

• Provide hands-on diagnosis and resolution of equipment, controls, and instrumentation issues.

• Support implementation and enhancement of Automation 4.0 / 5.0 initiatives, including smart machines, connectivity, and data-driven manufacturing.

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, motion control, and safety systems.

• Work with industrial instrumentation such as sensors, transmitters, vision systems, servo drives, robotics, and actuators.

• Optimize equipment performance to improve uptime, OEE, yield, and cycle time.

• Support equipment upgrades, retrofits, and obsolescence management.

• Develop and execute technical documentation including URS, FAT, SAT, IQ/OQ/PQ where applicable.

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, IT, and external vendors.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 3–7 years of hands-on equipment engineering experience in automated manufacturing.

• Strong exposure to Industry 4.0, with working knowledge or implementation of Industry 5.0 concepts.

• Proven experience in machine controls, automation systems, and industrial instrumentation.

Technical Skills

• PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron).

• HMI/SCADA systems and industrial networks (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).

• Robotics, motion control, servo systems, and machine safety.

• Strong electrical, controls, and automation troubleshooting capability.

Attributes

• Highly hands-on and execution-focused.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Able to work independently in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

• Good communication and documentation skills.

Preferred

• Experience in medical device, semiconductor, electronics, or other high-precision manufacturing.

• Exposure to IIoT, predictive maintenance, MES integration, or smart manufacturing platforms.

• Experience in regulated manufacturing environment