Job Description

What the role is:
We are seeking a Senior/ Control Engineer (Electrical) to drive the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems for automation and robotics. This role focuses on electrical systems, motor drives, PLC-based automation and robotic control, ensuring reliable and high-performance operation.
What you will be working on:

• Design and integrate electrical control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, sensors, and actuators.
• Develop and optimize motor drive and power electronic systems for motion control.
• Implement closed-loop control strategies using real-time sensor feedback.
• Conduct testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electrical controls with mechanical and software systems.
• Stay current with new technologies and propose improvements to enhance automation capabilities.

What we are looking for:

• Credentials in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Control Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical control engineering, automation, robotics, or related fields.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider, etc.) and industrial protocols (EtherCAT, Profinet, Modbus, CANbus).
• Strong knowledge of motor drives, power electronics, electrical circuit design and robotics system creation.
• Hands-on experience with system testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with safety systems, standards (IEC, ISO, NFPA).
• Desirable: Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, machine safety compliance (SIL/PL), Industry 4.0/IIoT technologies.

About Institute of Technical Education:
The Institute of Technical Education is a globally-recognised world-class institution for excellence in technical education. Here, you make an extraordinary difference because ours is a unique Hands-on, Minds-on, Hearts-on College Education. Our awards include the prestigious Singapore Quality Award with Special Commendation and the inaugural Harvard-IBM Innovations Award in Transforming Government, affirmations of transformational leadership and passionate staff who bring us closer to becoming a Global Leader for Innovations in Technical Education.

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