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• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent (e.g., Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field). • Experience or internship in a manufacturing or process plant environment would be an asset. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) for reporting and documentation. • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a small, cross-functional team. • Willingness to work on the plant floor and respond to breakdowns, including occasional overtime or weekend work as needed.
• Basic knowledge of industrial automation and controls, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo drives, sensors, relays, and contactors. team. • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs. team. • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach. team. • (Nice to Have) Familiarity with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar PLC/HMI platforms. team. • (Nice to Have) Experience with motion control systems (servo positioning, web handling, registration control). team. • (Nice to Have) Exposure to paper, printing, packaging, or related industries.
The Junior Automation Engineer supports the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company’s automated paper-processing and packaging systems. This role provides hands-on exposure to industrial automation technologies and offers an opportunity to apply engineering principles to optimize performance, enhance reliability, and ensure smooth, safe production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of automated paper-processing and packaging equipment.
Support maintenance and modification of PLC-based control systems, including logic updates, minor program edits, and documentation.
Calibrate, maintain, and replace sensors, actuators, servo motors, VFDs, and other field devices.
Assist with the installation and commissioning of new machinery, control panels, servo systems, and instrumentation.
Monitor production line performance and collect maintenance data to recommend improvements in uptime, speed, and quality.
Support preventive maintenance activities and ensure strict adherence to safety standards and lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Maintain up-to-date documentation such as wiring diagrams, I/O lists, PLC backups, and change logs.
Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams to resolve equipment breakdowns and reduce downtime.