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Application Engineer - Electrical Actuator

International Permanent View Job Description
Our client is seeking an Application Engineer to provide technical expertise in actuator and valve automation solutions, supporting customers across industrial sectors through application engineering, product selection, troubleshooting, commissioning, and technical training.
  • Regional Career Growth
  • Strong Technical Development

About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider of industrial automation and flow control solutions, supporting customers across process industries including Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Water & Wastewater, Petrochemicals, and Manufacturing.They are currently seeking an experienced Application Engineer to provide technical expertise in actuator solutions and support business growth across the region.

This role is ideal for a technically strong engineer with experience in valve automation, electric actuators, and industrial control systems who is looking to develop their career in a regional environment based in Singapore.

Job Description

  • Act as the technical specialist for electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuator products and valve automation solutions.
  • Provide technical consultation and application engineering support to customers, including product selection, sizing, specification, and system integration.
  • Conduct site visits, application audits, technical assessments, and troubleshooting activities to identify optimal engineering solutions.
  • Prepare actuator sizing calculations, technical proposals, datasheets, engineering submissions, and compliance documentation.
  • Support commissioning, start-up, and maintenance activities while ensuring successful project execution.
  • Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, seminars, and training sessions for customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Develop technical content, application guides, case studies, and product documentation to support market development initiatives.
  • Liaise closely with international manufacturers and suppliers regarding product specifications, certifications, technical support, and new technologies.
  • Support projects from specification stage through commissioning while ensuring technical compliance and customer satisfaction.



The Successful Applicant

  • Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Instrumentation, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in actuators, valve automation, instrumentation, industrial automation, or control systems.
  • Strong knowledge of actuator sizing, torque calculations, valve operating characteristics, and automation applications.
  • Hands-on experience in commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electric actuators and related systems.
  • Familiarity with PLC, DCS, SCADA, and industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Foundation Fieldbus, and HART.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills.
  • Experience supporting customers within Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Power, Water Treatment, Marine, or Process Industries will be highly advantageous.
  • Experience with leading actuator brands such as Rotork, AUMA, Limitorque, Bernard Controls, Emerson, or Flowserve is preferred.
  • Professional proficiency in English; additional language capabilities will be considered an advantage.
  • Must be willing and able to relocate to Singapore for a long-term career opportunity.
  • Eligible to work in Singapore subject to prevailing employment and immigration regulations.

What's on Offer

  • Attractive compensation and relocation support package.
  • Opportunity to be part of a growing regional engineering team.
  • Exposure to major industrial projects across Southeast Asia.
Contact
Felix Gustaf
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7040101
Phone number
+62 21 295 888 51

Job summary

Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Automation / Mechatronics / Robotics
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
International
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Felix Gustaf
Consultant contact
+62 21 295 888 51
Job Reference
JN-062026-7040101

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