Automation Integration Engineer

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

Thales established its presence in Singapore in 1973 to support the expansion of aerospace-related activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Throughout the last four decades, the company grew from strength to strength and is today involved in the primary businesses of Aerospace (including Air Traffic Management), Defence & Security, Ground Transportation and Digital Identity & Security. Thales today employs over 2,100 people in Singapore across all its business areas.

**Position Summary**:

- Thales AVS in Singapore conducts manufacturing and repair activities for aircraft OEM and airlines respectively.
- The AVS APAC Industrial Centre (AAIC) Transformation team is seeking an Automation Integration Engineer.
- The person joining will embark on Automation (e.g. RPA), software integration (SOAP, RESTful API integration and connector development, WMS, Middle Ware Software Integration) and system integration (Server Integration, setup and maintenance) for a number of initiatives linked to Industry 4.0 Transformation, in both production and repair activities across local and Global teams.

**Responsibilities**:

- Collaborate with process, business, and product teams to design, build, align, test, and implement integration solutions across various systems, including ERP platforms, APIs, and third-party connectors, ensuring smooth automation processes that align with business objectives.
- Develop, configure, and deploy APIs, connectors, and other integration components that link automation solutions with existing IT infrastructure, ensuring real-time data exchange and system synchronization.
- Design and implement a structured training framework for RPA/automation developers, providing onboarding and skill development for new team members, particularly in ERP and API integration areas.
- Coordinate the deployment, integration, and rollout of RPA/automation solutions across both local and international sites, ensuring ERP systems, APIs, and third-party services are properly connected and operational.
- Provide ongoing support for the operation and maintenance of integrated RPA/automation systems, including troubleshooting issues related to ERP integrations and API performance.
- Work within Scrum AGILE methodologies, delivering iterative improvements and providing ongoing updates to product and process owners on the progress of integration and automation work, particularly around ERP and API integration.
- Lead integration projects related to process improvement, guiding teams through the design, development, and deployment of automation solutions that connect to various enterprise systems, ensuring thorough user support and maintenance. Some projects may be managed by internal teams or external contractors.
- To promote data culture and share knowledge extensively within AAIC, the capability to build dashboard using PowerBI or any other software

**Requirements**:

- Min. Degree/Diploma in Engineering or equivalent
- Min. 2 years' experience in a similar capacity
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java
- Familiarity with SOAP and RESTful APIs, WMS, middleware, and connector development for seamless system integration
- Proven ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following industry best practices and design patterns
- Experienced in process and business analysis, from design to implementation, as well as managing UAT and bug fixes

**Other information**:

- Working Location: Changi
- Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
- Company shuttle bus is provided at designated MRT stations