Automation Engineer

1. Perform electrical design, controls wiring, and programming (including robotic integration and signal interfacing to build functional proof-of-concept (POC) setups and test stations.

2. Write and debug PLC, HMI, or motion control programs for concept validation and early-stage equipment.

3. Collaborate with R&D process, and manufacturing teams to evaluate automation feasibility, identify risks, and refine concepts.

4. Support design reviews, DFMEA/PFMEA inputs related to automation, and technical discussions with suppliers.

5. Stay current with automation technologies, sensors, vision systems, robotics, and control architectures.

Job Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field
• 1 - 3 years of hands-on-experience in industrial automation, custom machine building, or R&D prototyping (experience in medical devices or regulated industries is a plus
• 3D CAD: Proficiency in 3D CAD software for generating layout and station concepts.
• Electrical & Controls: Demonstrated ability to perform electrical connections and wiring control panels, sensors, actuators, safety devices and I/O systems.
• Pneumatics & Sensors: Knowledge of selecting standard automation, components (Festo, SMC, Keyence, Cognex, Omron).
• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Celar communication skills for technical reporting.
• Collaborative spirit to work across production team and suppliers.

Forefront Medical Technology is a global medical device contract manufacturer with manufacturing locations in Singapore, China, United Kingdom and Mexico, as well as business development centres in Singapore, Shanghai, USA and Europe. We are located close to our customers for local, responsive technical assistance. Forefront has grown significantly during its 18 year history to become a leading medical device contract manufacturer as well as a technical innovator with technical design assistance, prototyping, injection molding, extrusion, electro mechanical , assembly, packaging and global supply chain capabilities. We have developed extensive capabilities with optically clear polycarbonate sheaths, drug infusion systems, diagnostic test kits, feeding tube catheters, wire reinforced tubing, monitoring devices and new specialty products. State-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities include class 100k clean rooms for extrusion and injection molding, complemented by class 10k clean rooms for assembly and packaging. Our production facilities are TUV SUD accredited ISO 9001 and ISO 13485/14001/45001/50001, as well as FDA CGMP compliant.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team to continue to engage and grow our Global customer base.