Maintenance & Automation Engineer

Machine Maintenance Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on production machines Troubleshoot electrical, control, and automation faults quickly to minimize downtime Maintain motors, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, pneumatic components, and control panels Plan and track the preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment PLC / HMI & Automation Program, modify, and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs Upgrade and improve machine control systems for GMP compliance (alarms, user access levels, audit trails, and batch data) Design, read, and update electrical drawings, I/O lists, and wiring diagrams Back up and manage PLC/HMI programs with proper version control Utilities Maintain plant utilities Monitor utility performance and respond promptly to alarms and breakdowns GMP & Qualification Support equipment qualification and change control for new or modified machines Coordinate calibration of instruments and sensors as advised by the Quality department Maintain maintenance logbooks, work orders, and breakdown records to GMP standards Support GMP / PIC/S audits and inspections Spare Parts & Safety Manage critical spare parts and raise purchase requests for parts and services Coordinate with machine suppliers and contractors Apply electrical safety rules, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and safe work permits Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or Automation Engineering 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a factory (pharmaceutical, food, or chemical preferred) Strong hands-on PLC and HMI programming and troubleshooting experience Experience with VFDs, servo drives, sensors, and control panels Ability to read and work from electrical drawings Good written and spoken English Available to join within 4 weeks Candidates currently in the UAE preferred