Engineering Head - Automation & Maintenance - Multiple Global Location

Polyplex; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,500,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Polyplex is seeking an experienced Engineering Head to lead Electrical, Mechanical, Utilities, Projects, Reliability, and Automation within a large-scale manufacturing plant in Indonesia. The role demands hands-on leadership, deep expertise in electronics, automation, PLCs, VFDs, and SCADA, and a proven track record in keeping complex equipment available and compliant.

The ideal candidate will have 14–20 years of engineering experience in continuous process industries, with at least 8 years in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics/electrical/instrumentation/mechatronics engineering.
• 14–20 years in manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 8 years in a leadership role managing plant maintenance/engineering teams.
• Strong experience with PLC, VFD/drives, SCADA and industrial automation.
• Experience in continuous process manufacturing (BOPET/BOPP or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical, Mechanical, Utilities, Reliability, Projects and Automation departments.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability for continuous plant operation.
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC, VFD, servo drives, SCADA, HMI, and industrial control systems.
• Collaborate with Production to minimize downtime and improve plant efficiency.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance.
• Lead root cause analysis for major equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Manage annual maintenance shutdowns and engineer project delivery.
• Develop maintenance strategies to improve machine reliability and reduce costs.
• Prepare and control budgets, spare parts inventory, and maintenance costs.
• Ensure statutory, environmental, and safety compliance.
• Drive engineering projects, upgrades, and energy-saving initiatives.
• Mentor engineering teams and foster safety and continuous improvement culture.
• Manage OEMs, contractors, and engineering service providers.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Hands-on maintenance

Electrical engineering

Electronics

Automation systems

PLC

VFD/Drives

SCADA

HMI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation/Mechatronics

Tools

PLC programming

SCADA systems

VFD/Drives

HMI

Job description

Job Summary

This role is suited to an experienced Engineering Head with a strong background in Electronics, Automation, PLCs, VFDs, and SCADA systems. The candidate should have excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with hands-on experience in maintaining and troubleshooting complex manufacturing equipment.

The Engineering Head will lead the Electrical, Mechanical, Utilities, Projects, Reliability, and Automation functions of the plant. The role is responsible for ensuring maximum equipment availability, safe operation, optimum maintenance cost, statutory compliance, and successful execution of capital projects to support uninterrupted production.

This position is best preferred for candidates from the BOPET/BOPP film manufacturing industry or other continuous process industries with strong exposure to automation and process equipment.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 14-20 years of engineering experience in manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 8 years in a leadership role managing plant maintenance and engineering teams.
• Strong experience in PLC, VFD/Drives, SCADA, and Industrial Automation.
• Experience in continuous process manufacturing such as BOPET, BOPP, Packaging, Polymer, Petrochemicals, Chemicals, Steel, Cement, Paper, or similar industries.
• Candidates from Brueckner or Dornier BOPET/BOPP plants will be given preference.
• Maintenance Experiences with other Engineering sections like Electrical/Mechanical/Utility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Electrical, Mechanical, Utilities, Reliability, Projects, and Automation departments.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and reliability for continuous plant operation.
• Troubleshoot and modify PLC, VFD, Servo Drives, SCADA, HMI, and industrial control systems.
• Work closely with the Production team to minimize downtime and improve plant efficiency.
• Plan and execute preventive, predictive, corrective, and shutdown maintenance activities.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for major equipment failures and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Manage annual maintenance shutdowns and ensure timely completion of all engineering activities.
• Develop maintenance strategies to improve machine reliability and reduce maintenance costs.
• Prepare and control engineering budgets, spare parts inventory, and maintenance costs.
• Ensure statutory, environmental, and safety compliance.
• Lead engineering projects, machine upgrades, automation improvements, and energy-saving initiatives.
• Develop and mentor engineering teams while driving a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Manage OEMs, contractors, and engineering service providers.