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Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead plant automation and industrial control systems from a technical standpoint.

  • Develop, implement, and maintain industrial automation systems.

  • Coordinate automation, modernization, and obsolete system migration projects.

  • Execute and supervise commissioning, startup, and integration of automated production lines.

  • Provide advanced technical support for PLCs, industrial robotics, HMIs, and SCADA systems.

  • Diagnose and resolve complex equipment and process-related automation failures.

  • Lead root cause analysis activities utilizing A3, EWO, and continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Implement preventive, predictive, and TPM maintenance strategies.

  • Drive improvements in OEE, equipment availability, and operational efficiency.

  • Manage CapEx projects related to automation and industrial maintenance.

  • Coordinate contractors, suppliers, spare parts strategies, and technical resources associated with automation projects.

  • Partner closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams to ensure operational stability.

  • Implement traceability, digitalization, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.

  • Develop internal technical capabilities through training and mentoring of technical personnel.

  • Identify cost reduction opportunities through automation and process optimization.

  • Promote and comply with all Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies and procedures.

Required Experience:

  • Strong experience in industrial automation within high-volume manufacturing environments.

  • Experience in heavy manufacturing and automated production processes.

  • Technical leadership experience in automation and maintenance projects.

  • Hands-on experience with PLC programming, robotics integration, and troubleshooting.

  • Experience commissioning and launching automated production lines.

  • Experience with predictive maintenance, TPM, and reliability engineering.

  • Experience coordinating contractors and cross-functional technical teams.

Technical Knowledge:

  • PLCs: Allen Bradley, Siemens, Omron, and Safety PLCs.

  • Industrial Robotics: ABB, Kawasaki, and Motoman/Yaskawa.

  • Industrial Systems: HMIs, SCADA, industrial networks, machine vision systems, traceability systems, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

  • Platforms & Tools: FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Wonderware, Cognex, and Keyence.

  • Knowledge of TPM, OEE, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.

Core Competencies:

  • Technical leadership

  • Advanced troubleshooting

  • Analytical thinking

  • Results-oriented mindset

  • Continuous improvement

  • Project management

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Hands-on execution in manufacturing environments

  • Decision-making under operational pressure

  • Effective communication skills

Education & Language Requirements:

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.

Language:
Intermediate to advanced English proficiency.

Safety, Quality & Environmental Responsibilities:

  • Comply with and promote all company Safety, Quality, and Environmental policies and procedures.

  • Participate in internal audits, corrective action processes, and activities related to ISO 14001 and IATF 16949.

  • Identify and communicate risks related to safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

  • Stop unsafe activities when imminent risk to personnel, equipment, or the environment is identified.

  • Promote a culture of safety, prevention, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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