PLC Engineer
PLC Engineer | Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1, Singapore | Full-time | On-site |
At Vanderlande, a global leader in airport baggage handling and automation solutions, we ensure critical systems run safely and efficiently. As a PLC Engineer, you will be the person who minimizes system downtime by diagnosing and resolving control system issues, ensuring operational continuity at one of the world's leading airports.
Your role
As a PLC Engineer, you will report to the Operations & Maintenance Manager and be based at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1. Working in a highly automated operational environment, you will support, troubleshoot, and continuously improve low-level control and PLC systems to maintain optimal system performance and reliability.
What you will do
Provide support for Low-Level Control (LLC) systems and PLC-related issues raised by the Operations & Maintenance team.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and rectify PLC and control system faults within tight operational deadlines.
Program, maintain, and repair:
Sensors
Scanners
Visualization systems
Motors
Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
Encoders
Coordinate control system design activities with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders.
Perform root cause analysis on control system failures and operational incidents.
Prepare incident summaries, technical reports, and recommendations as required.
Collaborate with the Vanderlande Global Service Desk to resolve complex incidents and technical challenges.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives through enhancements to existing software and hardware control systems.
Conduct technical training and orientation sessions for Vanderlande employees and external users.
Support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of airport baggage handling systems
What you bring
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related discipline.
Experience
3 to 6 years of relevant experience within the automation or industrial control systems industry.
Hands-on experience with Operational Technology (OT) systems and Siemens PLCs during commissioning, installation, testing, and debugging activities.
Experience within airport baggage handling systems (BHS) is considered a strong advantage.
Experience working in an international or multicultural environment is preferred.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in:
Siemens S7 Programming
TIA Portal
Distributed Safety Systems
RSLogix
OMRON PLCs
Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols and troubleshooting methodologies.
Knowledge of:
ControlNet
Profibus
Profinet
AS-i Bus
Working knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
Strong diagnostic, fault-finding, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ready to apply?
Are you interested in this position? Apply directly via our careers page with your CV. Questions about this role? Contact: Juilee.godse@vanderlande.com
Diversity & Inclusion
Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.
TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.
In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.
