Electrical Manufacturing Engineer: Reliability & Safety

Sofina Foods Europe; Callan; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support both Engineering and Production teams in a busy facility in Ireland. The role focuses on equipment reliability, electrical compliance and operational performance, combining planned maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement.

You'll work in a rotating shift, collaborate with contractors, maintain electrical and control systems, contribute to safety and KPI reporting, and help upgrade obsolete equipment while upholding

Qualifications

• Must have strong fault-finding experience across electrical control systems, PLCs and production equipment.
• Experience with planned maintenance and electrical compliance requirements.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety standards and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of planned and reactive electrical maintenance activities across site.
• Ensure compliance with electrical regulations, engineering standards and Health & Safety requirements.
• Carry out fault finding and repairs on electrical, PLC and control systems.
• Undertake preventative maintenance, inspection, testing and commissioning activities.
• Support maintenance planning and scheduling to maximise equipment availability.
• Manage contractor activities, including inductions, permits and compliance processes.
• Maintain engineering documentation, audit records and statutory compliance information.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, reliability and performance.
• Identify and implement opportunities to upgrade obsolete equipment and technology.
• Contribute to KPI reporting and performance improvement activities.
• Assist with mechanical maintenance activities where required.
• Promote a strong safety culture and support site compliance through audits and inspections.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical control systems

Maintenance planning

Problem solving

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Level 7 Electrical qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sofina Foods is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support both Engineering and Production teams in a busy facility in Ireland. The role focuses on equipment reliability, electrical compliance and operational performance, combining planned maintenance, fault finding, and continuous improvement.

You'll work in a rotating shift, collaborate with contractors, maintain electrical and control systems, contribute to safety and KPI reporting, and help upgrade obsolete equipment while upholding