ASSISTANT ENGINEER - MAINTENANCE

Role Overview

• The Electrical Maintenance Engineer is accountable for installation, commissioning, and lifecycle support of electromechanical and PLCcontrolled equipment in a hightech manufacturing environment.
• Must be well aware of the work routine carried out in a manufacturing plant and the maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, ensuring compliance with PM and schedule adherence KPIs.
• Lead shift teams, allocate resources, and motivate associates to meet uptime targets.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC faults (Siemens, GE Fanuc), SCADA, CNC and related control systems using troubleshooting, rootcause (“whywhy”) analysis and scripting tools.
• Perform upgrades, configuration changes, and patch deployments for machine control software and firmware.
• Conduct 5S and World Class Manufacturing (WCM) activities to improve workplace organization and safety.
• Manage obsolescence, procure and install replacement machine elements, and coordinate with OEM/distributor support.
• Track and report maintenance KPIs such as asset utilization, maintenance cost, PM compliance, and meantimetorepair (MTTR).
• Provide onsite technical support to clinical staff, delivering training and documentation for equipment operation and maintenance.
• Escalate critical issues according to governance and risk procedures, and coordinate disasterrecovery actions when required.
• Ensure all maintenance personnel are adequately trained, equipped, and follow safety standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• 48years of handson electrical maintenance experience in a manufacturing or medicaldevice setting.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electromechanical systems, including PLCs (Siemens, GE Fanuc) and SCADA.
• Strong knowledge of 5S, WCM, and preventive maintenance methodologies.
• Experience with CNC machine programming, configuration, and upkeep.
• Excellent analytical, rootcause analysis, and documentation skills; ability to produce clear issue reports and resolution logs.
• Ability to manage shift schedules, lead small teams, and communicate effectively with crossfunctional stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diploma or BE in electrical/electronics
• Certification in PLC programming or industrial automation (Siemens S7, GE-FANUC).

Working Conditions

• Onsite role covering multiple shifts; occasional travel to other plant locations
• Must adhere to safety and regulatory standards while handling highvoltage equipment.