IML Automation & Instrumentation Engineer

Reporting to: Production & Engineering Manager

Duties & Responsibilities

• Identification of new opportunities for automation within the manufacturing process
• Implement engineering solutions to solve manufacturing challenges, customer requirements, and product quality improvements from concept to commissioning
• Program new PLC/HMI devices as well as maintain and update existing PLC/HMI systems.
• Provide training and guidance to all employee levels in the operation and maintenance of new equipment.
• Improve quality, cycle-time and profitability in the IML manufacturing process.
• Identify root cause of reported issues including supporting investigation, analysis, and help prioritize corrective actions and preventative actions (CAPA)
• Develop and maintain clear and accurate documentation of automation equipment or processes particularly in the IML Line
• Design Preventive, Predictive maintenance strategies, procedures and methods to ensure operational reliability and availability of the plant and ensure optimal machine, mold and utilities are available for achieving 🔼95% efficiency for IML

Academic & Professional Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (BTECH)
• Certified Automation Engineer (PLC, SCADA & HMI)

Knowledge & Experience

• Manufacturing Automation Engineer with over 5 years’ experience specifically in IML, Instrumentation and Robotics
• At least 5 years proven hands on experience in Maintenance & Engineering in a top tier Plastics Manufacturing based in Asia, Middle East and Africa.
• Experience with electro-mechanical and electrical assembles in the automation environment.
• Quality Management System (QMS) and Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) exposure.
• Understanding and functional knowledge of PLC’s, low voltage controls, three phase power distribution, vision systems. Electronic sensors, pneumatics, hydraulics and robotics
• Lean manufacturing practices (Kanban, Poke-Yoke, JIT, Value Stream Mapping)
• Equipment Engineering, Technical, Preventive, Breakdown, Predictive and Spare Parts management.
• Installation / Erection & Commissioning of new/upgradation projects
• Health and Safety Management
• Maintenance of molds & tools.
• Energy Conservation Management