Junior Electrical/Mechatronic Engineer (PLC & Automation)

• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems on production lines and plant equipment.
• Support fault-finding activities on electrical control circuits and automated machinery.
• Respond to electrical and automation breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Conduct routine inspections of motors, drives, sensors, instrumentation, and electrical panels.
• Assist with preventative and predictive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with electrical safety standards and company procedures.

• Assist with PLC programming, troubleshooting, modification, and commissioning activities.
• Support the development and optimisation of machine control logic.
• Assist with HMI and SCADA configuration and troubleshooting.
• Participate in automation improvement projects aimed at increasing production efficiency and reliability.
• Document PLC program changes and maintain accurate backups and version control.
• Support the integration of new equipment into existing control systems.

• Assist with industrial network setup and troubleshooting.
• Support remote monitoring and diagnostics systems.
• Assist with configuration and maintenance of industrial communication devices and gateways.
• Support machine connectivity and data collection initiatives.

• Participate in equipment upgrade and capital improvement projects.
• Assist with machine commissioning and factory acceptance testing.
• Support root cause analysis investigations and corrective action implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance, reliability, and energy efficiency.

• BEng in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronic Engineering

• 13 years of relevant industrial experience.
• Practical exposure within a manufacturing environment will be advantageous.
• FMCG manufacturing experience will be beneficial but is not essential.

• Basic understanding of electrical systems and industrial control equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Understanding of motors, VSDs, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial automation concepts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Advantageous Skills & Experience

Candidates with experience or exposure to the following will have a distinct advantage:

• Programming and troubleshooting of WAGO and Allen-Bradley PLC systems
• Knowledge of PLC programming languages:
• Structured Text (ST)
• Ladder Logic (LD)
• Setup, configuration, and troubleshooting of eWON remote access and connectivity solutions
• Basic IDE (Integrated Development Environment) programming experience
• Exposure to HMI and SCADA development environments
• Understanding of industrial communication protocols such as:
• Modbus TCP/IP
• Ethernet/IP
• Experience working with automated production equipment
• Knowledge of industrial networking concepts

• Electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting
• PLC programming aptitude
• Automation and process control understanding
• Industrial networking awareness
• Technical documentation skills
• Analytical problem-solving

• Strong willingness to learn and develop
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure during breakdown situations
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Positive attitude and initiative
• Commitment to safety and quality standards

• Reduction in machine downtime
• Breakdown response and resolution times
• Completion of preventative maintenance activities
• Quality and accuracy of technical documentation
• Successful implementation of automation improvements
• Compliance with safety procedures and standards
• Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives
• Reliability and availability of production equipment