Cadet Shift Engineer

RAM Food Products Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

RAM Food Products Inc. is seeking a Cadet Shift Engineer to support daily operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of plant equipment and utilities.

The role offers hands-on engineering experience and collaboration with production, quality, and maintenance teams. You will monitor equipment, assist preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation issues, and contribute to uptime and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field with fresh graduates welcome.
• Familiarity with pumps, motors, conveyors, compressors, boilers and production equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting and ability to read engineering drawings and manuals.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance principles and safety practices.
• Strong communication, teamwork and willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining production equipment, utilities and facilities.
• Participate in preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and instrumentation issues.
• Support startup, shutdown and changeover activities.
• Prepare maintenance reports and update equipment records.
• Contribute to cost-reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Accountability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Mechatronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Cadet Shift Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of plant equipment and utilities. The role provides hands-on engineering experience by assisting in ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, maintaining safety standards, and supporting production requirements. The Cadet Shift Engineer works closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to achieve operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining production equipment, utilities, and facilities.
• Participate in preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and instrumentation issues.
• Ensure timely resolution of equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime.
• Assist in equipment inspections and condition monitoring activities.

Production Support

• Provide engineering support during production operations.
• Coordinate with production personnel to address equipment-related concerns.
• Monitor machine performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in startup, shutdown, and changeover activities.

Asset Reliability

• Support implementation of preventive maintenance programs.
• Participate in root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Assist in developing improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Help monitor key maintenance performance indicators.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, GMP, food safety, and environmental requirements.
• Participate in safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Promote safe work practices at all times.
• Ensure proper use of tools and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare maintenance reports, work orders, and equipment records.
• Update maintenance management systems and equipment history.
• Document equipment failures, repairs, and corrective actions.

Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Support engineering projects involving equipment installation, modification, or improvement.
• Participate in cost-reduction, energy-saving, and productivity improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to 5S and continuous improvement programs within the engineering department.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with pumps, motors, conveyors, compressors, boilers, and production equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance principles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Initiative and accountability.

Maintenance Repair Troubleshooting Safety Procedures Customer Service Time Management Team Collaboration Equipment Operation Attention To Detail