Senior
Automation Engineer
Responsibilities
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Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans for safety, legal, quality, and equipment reliability requirements.
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Manage asset master data, maintenance systems, and CMMS documentation to ensure accurate maintenance planning and reporting.
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Monitor plant and equipment performance, driving initiatives to improve uptime, reliability, and operational efficiency.
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Execute maintenance improvement activities, including breakdown analysis, restoration, modifications, and Management of Change (MOC).
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Support automation and digitalisation initiatives, including maintaining automation master plans and backup systems.
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Manage spare parts strategy, critical inventory, supplier agreements, and maintenance-related CAPEX activities.
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Mentor and train technicians on maintenance best practices, equipment restoration, and troubleshooting techniques.
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Drive TPM and continuous improvement initiatives through preventive maintenance optimization and equipment reliability programs.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
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Minimum 5–8 years of working experience in maintenance engineering, automation, or asset reliability within a manufacturing environment.
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Strong expertise in Process Automation, Operational Technology (OT), and industrial automation systems, equipment, and software.
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Proven experience in maintenance engineering, preventive maintenance, and asset reliability management within a manufacturing environment.
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Good understanding of IT systems, concepts, and integration with automation and maintenance platforms.
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Experience in cost control, supply management, spare parts planning, and inventory management processes.
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Hands-on experience managing CMMS and asset master data as a key user or system owner.
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Strong facilitation and problem-solving skills with knowledge of RCM, FMECA, TPM, and other maintenance optimization tools and methodologies.
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Ability to analyze equipment performance, conduct breakdown analysis, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
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Good communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to coach and support technical teams.
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