Maintenance and Controls Engineer Group Leader

Description

What You Will Do?

Ensure the operation, continuous improvement, and reliability of the plant’s automated systems through the design, programming, integration, and maintenance of industrial control solutions, guaranteeing safety, efficiency, and operational availability.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, program, and optimize automation and control systems (PLCs, HMIs, robots, sensors, actuators).

Diagnose and troubleshoot failures in automated equipment, production lines, and control systems.

Integrate and maintain industrial robots (programming, path development, routines, and safety systems).

Manage and improve industrial networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, DeviceNet, ControlNet, etc.).

Implement improvements based on Lean Manufacturing principles and waste reduction initiatives.

Execute automation projects from design through commissioning and startup.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and applicable regulatory standards.

Collaborate with maintenance, production, and quality teams to ensure operational continuity.

Document changes, updates, and configurations to maintain traceability.

Train technical personnel in the operation and maintenance of automated systems.

Required Technical Knowledge

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron, or others).

Integration and programming of industrial robots (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, etc.).

Design and maintenance of industrial networks .

Interpretation of electrical, pneumatic, and control diagrams.

SCADA systems, HMI platforms, and industrial databases.

Lean Manufacturing methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

Functional safety knowledge (preferred: ISO 13849, ANSI/RIA).

Failure analysis methodologies, FMEA, 8D, and RCA.

Work Appropriately

On-Site : This position requires full-time on-site work.

Shift Schedule: 4x3 (100% on-site work)

Candidate Profile

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Control Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments.

Ability to work under pressure and solve complex problems.

Strong focus on safety, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

English proficiency: conversational intermediate level.

Two or more years of experience in the field.

Key Competencies

Critical and analytical thinking.

Technical leadership.

Effective communication.

Results orientation.

Proactive and preventive mindset.

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This role is categorized as onsite. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location on a full-time basis.

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