Maintenance Engineer- Controls & Electrical

Vanderlande Industries Hong Kong Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries Hong Kong Limited is seeking a Maintenance Engineer II/III in Controls & Electrical to support high-availability baggage and material-handling systems at HKIA. The role requires hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting of PLCs (Siemens S7), HMIs, VFDs, and field devices, with strong CMMS discipline and RCA capability.

You will guide technicians, review schematics, perform fault isolation, and drive improvements while maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Control Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation.
• Strong PLC troubleshooting skills, preferably Siemens S7.
• Experience with HMI, VFDs, and industrial networks.
• Proficient in CMMS (Maximo) for maintenance tracking.
• Good documentation and RCA abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial automation and control systems.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of control systems.
• Utilize PLC programming tools to monitor, debug, and modify control logic for issue resolution and performance optimization.
• Interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams to identify root causes of failures.
• Maintain logs in CMMS (e.g., Maximo) and prepare incident reports including RCA.
• Identify recurring faults and propose control system improvements and reliability enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and ensure system availability.
• Supervise technicians during troubleshooting, repairs, and system restoration activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Work in a high-availability, safety-critical environment with rapid fault resolution.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

HMI systems

VFDs

Industrial networks

Fault diagnosis

Root cause analysis

Maximo CMMS

Siemens S7

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Control Engineering

Tools

Siemens S7 Programming Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Engineer- Controls & Electrical

Maintenance Engineer III- Controls & Electrical | Hong Kong | Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial automation and control systems.

Lead advanced troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and field instrumentation.

Analyze and resolve electrical and control-related faults in automated systems such as Conveyor Systems, IC, EBS, NERAK lifts, and other baggage/material handling systems.

Utilize PLC programming tools (e.g., Siemens S7) to monitor, debug, and modify control logic for issue resolution and performance optimization.

Interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams to identify root causes of failures.

Conduct functional verification after repairs or modifications.

Maintain accurate logs of faults, downtime, and corrective actions using CMMS (e.g., Maximo).

Prepare detailed technical incident reports, including root cause analysis (RCA)

Identify recurring faults and propose control system improvements, logic optimization, and reliability enhancements.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and ensure system availability.

Supervise and guide technicians during troubleshooting, repairs, and system restoration activities

Ensure compliance with safety standards

Work in a high-availability, safety-critical environment with a focus on rapid fault resolution and system reliability.

Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Control Engineering.

Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) or Material Handling Systems.

Strong hands-on experience in PLC troubleshooting (Siemens S7 preferred), HMI systems, VFDs, and industrial networks.

Proven ability in real-time troubleshooting, fault isolation, and system recovery in automated environments.

Strong understanding of control system architecture, field devices, and electrical systems.

Ability to read and interpret complex control schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.

Experience with CMMS tools (Maximo or similar) for maintenance tracking and reporting.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis (RCA) skills.

Ability to handle multiple breakdowns under pressure and prioritize critical issues effectively.

Effective team collaboration and communication skills in English and local language.

Location/Expected Hours of Work:

Location: Hong Kong InternationalAirport, T2

Working hours:Shift (8 Hours or 12 Hours)

Who we are:
Vanderlande makes automated systems that handle baggage at airports and sort parcels in logistics networks around the world. At airports, our technology manages the complete bag journey: from check-in and security screening through to the reclaim belt. In parcel logistics, our systems power the networks that get packages to customers' doors.

At Vanderlande, you will find the space to aspire, to grow, and to achieve something that matters, with people who bring out the best in each other.

How we work:

We work by three values: Every day better,Wecare, and Team play. In practice, this means we drive customer success, lead with transparency, celebrate what we achieve together, and do what we say.

Diversity & Inclusion:
At Toyota Automated Logistics, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive work environment, and base our hiring decisions on qualifications, potential, and motivation. Support or adjustments during the application process are available upon request.