Based in Karachi, this role offers an exciting opportunity for an engineering professional with 1 to 3 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or a relevant DAE qualification combined with practical industrial experience. This position involves working on-site with a 9-hour shift schedule, focusing on the development, maintenance, and troubleshooting of automation systems to enhance production efficiency and machine reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems for various industrial machinery.
- Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot servo motors, servo drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and encoders.
- Work extensively with SCADA systems, HMI interfaces, and other industrial automation solutions.
- Design and modify electrical control panels, control circuits, wiring diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Support the design, installation, integration, and commissioning of conveyor belt systems and automated material-handling equipment.
- Troubleshoot automation faults involving sensors, actuators, motors, and machine control systems.
- Implement automation projects aimed at improving production efficiency, machine reliability, and process control.
- Perform preventive maintenance to ensure minimal machine downtime.
- Coordinate with Production, Mechanical, and Engineering teams during machine installation, commissioning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, 5S workplace practices, and company procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience in PLC programming and troubleshooting.
- Practical knowledge of SCADA, HMI, servo systems, VFDs, and industrial automation technologies.
- Experience in designing electrical and automation systems, including control panels and electrical drawings.
- Strong understanding of conveyor belt automation, motor control, sensors, and related control systems.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in the integration and commissioning of industrial automation systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or DAE with relevant industrial experience.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in industrial electronics troubleshooting.
- Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate to Karachi prior to starting work.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience working in plastic, metal, or export-oriented manufacturing industries is highly desirable.
- Candidates with hands-on experience in automated production lines and conveyor systems will have a competitive advantage.
- The position is based at Site Phase II, Gulshan-e-Maymar, near Super Highway, Karachi.
- Monthly salary ranges from PKR 65,000 to PKR 100,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
- This is an in-person role requiring physical presence at the work location.
This role is ideal for candidates seeking to advance their career in industrial automation within a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful applicant will play a key role in driving automation initiatives and ensuring smooth operation of critical machinery through expert troubleshooting and system optimization.