Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Guardian Industries; Eastern Province; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading glass manufacturing company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to maintain and improve the electrical systems of their production line. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the industry and strong knowledge of high-vacuum equipment and automation. This factory-based role involves collaboration with engineers, ensuring equipment reliability, and adherence to safety standards. Competitive compensation is provided based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Use of PPE

Compliance with safety standards

Shift work during emergencies

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in the glass industry.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and control circuits.
• Familiarity with vacuum coating equipment and automation networks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical and control systems of vacuum-coated glass production line.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize equipment reliability.

Skills

High-vacuum equipment

Automation systems

Industrial power distribution

PLC programming

Electrical schematics interpretation

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Certification in electrical safety or automation

Tools

CMMS software (SAP PM, Maximo)

SCADA systems

Job description

Your Job

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Maintenance Engineer to oversee, maintain, and improve the electrical and control systems of a vacuum-coated glass production line. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-vacuum equipment, automation systems, and industrial power distribution. You will be responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and implementing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for all electrical and control components.

What You Will Do

• Perform electrical maintenance of vacuum coating equipment, including magnetron sputtering systems, power supplies, PLCs, drives, sensors, and control panels.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic faults on vacuum chambers, loading/unloading systems, and glass transport mechanisms.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for all electrical systems and components on the coating line.
• Support production by minimizing unplanned electrical downtime and ensuring maximum equipment availability.
• Monitor electrical system performance and participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for chronic electrical or automation failures.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, including electrical drawings, maintenance logs, and failure reports.
• Collaborate with mechanical, automation, and process engineers to optimize equipment reliability and performance.
• Recommend and implement improvements in electrical design, control logic, and energy efficiency.
• Manage spare parts inventory for electrical components and coordinate with vendors for procurement and technical support.
• Ensure all electrical maintenance activities comply with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and relevant regulations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in electrical maintenance, preferably in glass processing, coating, or high-vacuum equipment industries.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including power distribution, control circuits, and motor drives.
• Experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and control system integration (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar).
• Familiarity with vacuum coating equipment, high-voltage power supplies, and automation networks (Profibus, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control logic.
• Experience with CMMS software (e.g., SAP PM, Maximo) preferred.
• Understanding of instrumentation, sensors, and process control systems.
• Experience in the glass coating industry (architectural, automotive, or solar).
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and industrial communication protocols.
• Certification in electrical safety, automation, or reliability engineering is an advantage.

Working Conditions

• Factory-based role with exposure to high-voltage systems, vacuum environments, and production machinery.
• May require working in shifts or being on-call during emergencies.
• Use of PPE and adherence to strict safety standards is mandatory.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and in rotating shifts (if required).

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Guardian Glass is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of float, value-added and fabricated glass products and solutions. We produce high-performance glass for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications. You’ll find our glass in homes, offices and cars and in some of the world’s most iconic projects.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.