Electrical Engineer

SUMMARY:
A well-established manufacturing company based in Johannesburg South is seeking an experienced and technically strong Electrical Engineer to join its engineering and maintenance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement of electrical systems and production equipment. This role will suit an engineer who enjoys working hands-on in a manufacturing environment and has strong experience in electrical maintenance, automation, fault-finding and engineering projects.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Manage and optimise electrical systems and equipment within the manufacturing facility. Provide technical support to the Maintenance and Production teams. Troubleshoot and resolve complex electrical and control system faults. Develop and implement preventative and predictive maintenance strategies. Investigate recurring equipment failures and conduct root-cause analysis. Assist with the installation, commissioning and upgrading of electrical equipment. Manage and support electrical engineering projects from concept through to implementation. Work with PLC, VSD, instrumentation and control systems. Ensure electrical equipment complies with relevant safety standards and regulations. Review electrical drawings, schematics and technical documentation. Liaise with contractors, suppliers and service providers when required. Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency and production performance. Assist with budgeting, procurement and technical evaluation of electrical equipment. Ensure compliance with company, health, safety and environmental requirements. Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance documentation. Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives. Minimum Requirements BEng\/BSc\/BTech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification. 3-5+ years' experience in an electrical engineering role within a manufacturing, industrial or production environment. Strong experience in electrical maintenance and fault-finding. Practical experience with PLC systems, VSDs, automation and control systems. Good understanding of industrial electrical systems and machinery. Experience with engineering projects, installations and commissioning. Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics. Strong knowledge of preventative and breakdown maintenance principles. Computer literate with good technical reporting skills. Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Advantageous GCC Factories. ECSA registration or professional registration in progress. Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Exposure to SCADA, instrumentation and industrial automation. Project management experience. Experience with energy management and efficiency projects. Key Competencies Strong technical and analytical skills Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving ability Project management skills Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Strong communication and interpersonal skills Proactive and results-driven Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team Strong safety awareness Join the Team If you are an Electrical Engineer with strong manufacturing experience and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to the reliability, efficiency and continuous improvement of a production environment, this could be the next step in your career. Apply now with your updated CV.