Sorrel Foods Pvt Ltd, a forward-thinking food company committed to producing natural and clean-label products, is looking for a skilled Maintenance Engineer with expertise in both electrical and mechanical systems to join our team in Lahore. This role involves managing and optimizing the electrical and mechanical infrastructure within our FMCG manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Engineer will work hands-on with machinery such as VFFS packaging machines, grinding machines, pin mills, sifters, electric motors, switchgear, generators, and Siemens PLC & Servo drives. The position requires leading maintenance operations, implementing preventive maintenance strategies, and overseeing new equipment installations to improve production efficiency and minimize downtime.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical System Management: Oversee the plant’s Siemens PLC and Servo drives, electrical networks, power distribution, switchgear, and control systems to ensure consistent and reliable operation.
Mechanical Maintenance: Manage maintenance and repairs of mechanical components in production and packaging machinery, including gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, pumps, and pneumatic systems. Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans, coordinate timely replacement of worn parts, and collaborate closely with production teams to reduce downtime. Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
Equipment Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve complex electrical and instrumentation issues affecting VFFS packaging machines, grinding machines, pin mills, sifters, electric motors, generators, VFDs, and PLCs to maintain smooth production flow.
Preventive Maintenance: Establish and maintain maintenance schedules for packaging machines and electrical/mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance and extend equipment lifespan.
Installation & Upgrades: Supervise the installation, commissioning, and modification of FMCG machinery, ensuring all activities comply with safety and quality standards.
Machinery Process Control: Monitor, analyze, and optimize the performance of production and packaging machinery. Implement process improvements through automation tuning, sensor calibration, and control system integration to increase output efficiency and reduce waste.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure all electrical and mechanical work adheres to industry safety standards, technical regulations, and company policies to maintain a safe working environment.
Technical Documentation: Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, modifications, and equipment performance for reporting and audit purposes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- 4 to 5 years of experience in electrical, electronics, and mechanical maintenance, preferably within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in electric motors, switchgear, generators, VFDs, and PLCs.
- Proficiency in PLC programming, automation, and industrial control systems.
- Solid knowledge of power management.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Competitive salary package aligned with market standards.
- Yearly leave encashment.
- Gratuity according to company policy.
- Medical benefits as per company policy.
- Two Eid bonuses annually as per company policy.
This is a full-time, on-site position located at Sundar Industrial Estate, Lahore. Only candidates with relevant experience and qualifications will be considered. Join Sorrel Foods and play a vital role in advancing our mission to provide healthier food choices through innovation and quality manufacturing.