Electrical & Automation Technician

Job description:

Skills and Qualifications:

1. Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering, robotics, or a closely related technical field
2. Basic knowledge in MS office/SAP
3. Experience in a production environment, particularly as it relates to automation technology
4. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
5. Excellent mechanical aptitude and communication skills
6. Awareness of all the general safety protocols to be followed in a Factory.

Main purpose of the role:

1. Possess multiple skills in the areas of fluid power, manufacturing processes, electricity, electronics, and mechanical systems
2. Interpersonal skills to lead and communicate with peers
3. Ability to be cool when working under pressure
4. Possess a deep understanding of Ethernet communication, Control Logic and Programmable Logic Control (PLC). Mainly Siemens S5 AND S7 Series.
5. Demonstrate knowledge concerning general safety protocol and procedures regarding field operations
6. Possess broad-based knowledge in order to successfully troubleshoot, diagnose, and solve problems that relate to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, etc.
7. Electro-mechanical skills and problem-solving abilities
8. Knowledge in the areas of computers and electronics which relates to circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, computer software and hardware
9. Knowledge relating to the practical application in the areas of interpreting science and technology; ability to apply relevant principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment for the design and production of goods and services
10. Mechanical knowledge concerning machines and tools. It includes design, uses, repair, and maintenance
11. Knowledge of mathematics as it relates to arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their various applications
12. Understanding troubleshooting in determining the causes of operating errors and knowing what to do spontaneously
13. Critical thinking ability which requires using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems in both technical and non-technical areas
14. Ability to properly read, understand, and interpret written sentences and paragraphs relating to work documents
15. Ability to put pieces of information together in order to form general rules and conclusions.

Main accountabilities:

1. Adhere to safety standards all the time
2. Assist in performing analysis on all projects
3. Undertake emergency troubleshooting on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment to determine problems associated with the machines
4. Assist in the maintenance of equipment so as to ensure that equipment and processes run very smoothly
5. Provide technical assistance and support regarding all projects, installations, and repairs
6. Maintain smooth communication with different levels of departments and peers
7. Ensure the use of a digital dashboard for thorough analysis and fault reviews
8. Conduct investigations; recommend changes and upgrades to equipment
9. Upgrade hardware and software for improved process control
10. Communicate findings, upgrades, and troubleshooting to colleagues and management through e-mail, texts, and voice calls
11. Prepare periodic reports on the progress made concerning faulty machines, errors, and processes
12. Ensure the calibration of all machines and maintenance after calibration
13. Provide regular system operation training on automated systems
14. Take care of installation, maintenance, and inspection of control systems and workstation installations at the facility
15. Coordinate other workers in order to achieve departmental goals
16. Provide technical monitoring for other automation technicians and engineers both on-site and off-site
17. Assist in the specification, installation, and modifications of the systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Closure of safety hazards on machine.
• Monitoring that the machine is adhering to factory safety standards
• Identify the root cause to prevent a similar safety hazard that may arise in the future
• Rectifying machine breakdowns.
• Identifying the Root Cause of the breakdown (BD)
• Creating an EWO for any occurring breakdown after rectification of BD
• Carrying out Preventive Maintenance.
• Rectifying Quality defects on the machine.
• Ensuring that the product is following all quality requirements
• Identify and rectify the Root cause of the defects
• Creating Work orders through SAP and CMMS.
• Ensure a work order is created for every part withdrawn from the store.
• Suggesting Ideas to improve the machine maintenance.
• Provide input on potential improvements on SMPs, component life improvements.
• Carry out individual projects to improve the machine.
• Assist in rectifying other minor issues on the line.
• Carrying out changeovers on the machine.
• Maintain the spare parts for the machine.
• Provide continuous improvement in the PM plan
• Ensure compliance of proper procedure for all component withdrawals.

Experience Required:

Essential:

• Technical knowledge of the machine on a component level.
• Candidate should be able to fix breakdowns and run the machine with producing minimal quality defects.
• Candidate should be able to resolve minor stops in the minimum time possible.
• Candidate should be able to create work orders in SAP and CMMS and fill out maintenance forms and breakdown analysis.

Preferred:

• Experience of manufacturing in a F&B, Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company.
• Experience as a team member within a project Management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques.
• Experience with food safety standards.
• TPM/WCM knowledge and problem-solving abilities.
• Should be able to lead small team to Basic operators.