Automation Engineer – Manufacturing Operations

About the role

Identify process and equipment improvements across current manufacturing operations and provide manufacturing expertise on new product development projects. Establish unified automation and operational standards to drive efficiency and quality.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously optimise existing control systems, PLC software and HMI interfaces.
• Diagnose and support mechanical and electrical aspects of manufacturing machinery.
• Provide direct and remote technical plant support for local and international production facilities.
• Supervise Automation Technicians in test equipment fabrication, plant installation and equipment calibration.
• Collaborate with R&D on Design for Manufacture principles and partner with external vendors for URS, system integration and commissioning.
• Identify efficiency and throughput opportunities and help establish standardised project execution frameworks.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance across test equipment and system documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics Engineering or BTech/Advanced Diploma in Mechatronics, Electronics or Electrical Engineering (Light Current).
• 5–8 years of experience in an automated design manufacturing environment.
• 3–4 years of hands‑on experience designing automated machinery across mechanical, electrical, software and control domains.

Required skills

• PLC programming
• HMI development
• Automation system integration
• Control system design
• ISO 9001 compliance