
Electrical Engineer
Job Description
To provide technical engineering support for all electrical systems, focusing on troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and project implementation to enhance the reliability of the French fry production lines.
Responsibilities
Technical Support:
Provide day-to-day engineering support to shift supervisors and technicians for complex electrical issues, and execute daily operational, maintenance, production, quality, or technical tasks according to SOPs and based on internal control procedures and segregation of duties.
Analyze electrical drawings and schematics to guide troubleshooting.
Preventive Maintenance:
Develop and update electrical preventive maintenance procedures.
Coordinate with planning departments to schedule electrical shutdowns.
Ensure equipment reliability, process stability, product quality, and safety compliance.
Continuous Improvement:
Identify opportunities for energy savings and system optimization (e.g., VFD installations, power factor correction).
Lead small-scale electrical improvement projects.
Support export and food safety compliance where applicable.
Participate in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and continuous improvement activities.
Documentation:
Maintain accurate records of electrical modifications, updating single-line diagrams and panel schedules.
Maintain accurate ERP entries and reporting.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation.
Proficiency in programming, troubleshooting, and modifying Siemens S7-1200 and S7-1500 PLCs using TIA Portal.
Experience configuring, commissioning, and troubleshooting variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control wiring diagrams, and panel drawings.
Good understanding of industrial electrical and control components, including sensors, relays, contactors, circuit breakers, and motor starters.
Experience troubleshooting PLC I/O, control circuits, motors, and production equipment.
Knowledge of HMI development and integration, preferably Siemens WinCC.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as PROFINET and Modbus.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance and support equipment commissioning and startup.
Knowledge of electrical safety requirements and safe isolation procedures when working on industrial equipment.
