Electrotechnician

Identify automation opportunities to improve safety, productivity, quality, and equipment reliability.

Design, program, test, and commission modifications to existing automated systems.

Modify and optimize PLC and HMI programs on production equipment.

Participate in modernization of control systems and replacement of obsolete components.

Develop plant automation standards to reduce technology variation and simplify maintenance support.

Participate in the integration and commissioning of new production equipment.

Develop solutions to improve machine cycle time, downtime, changeovers, process controls, and defect detection.

Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.

Identify manual operations that could benefit from automation or robotics.

Participate in feasibility studies and the development of robotics projects.

Develop or coordinate the integration of industrial robots and cobots, pick-and-place systems, machine vision, palletizing/depalletizing, automated case packing, conveyors, and material handling systems.

Collaborate with external integrators and suppliers during design, installation, programming, and commissioning.

Ensure knowledge transfer to Maintenance and Production teams following implementation.

Analyze breakdown and downtime data to identify major sources of equipment losses.

Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and associated corrective action plans.

Identify equipment and components presenting obsolescence or reliability risks.

Develop electrical and automation modernization plans for critical equipment.

Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving OEE, reducing downtime, and increasing production capacity.

Participate in cost reduction and operational performance improvement projects.

Support new technologies that improve production data collection, monitoring, and utilization.

Maintain electrical drawings and equipment technical documentation.

Ensure proper backup and version control of PLC, HMI, VFD, servo, and other programmable system files.

Develop standards for electrical and automation components.

Participate in standardization of PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, sensors, and other critical components.

Document critical equipment parameters to facilitate troubleshooting and recovery.

Develop troubleshooting procedures and technical guides for the maintenance team.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Hands-on, shop-floor-oriented approach.

Ability to move from immediate troubleshooting to root cause analysis and permanent corrective solutions.

Strong autonomy, accountability, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Technical curiosity and interest in emerging technologies.

Continuous improvement mindset.

Ability to work effectively with Maintenance and Production teams.

Ability to communicate with suppliers, integrators, contractors, and technical partners.

Ability to document and transfer technical knowledge to other team members.