Electrical Engineer

About the role

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical infrastructure, automation systems and high‑capacity refrigeration controls within a cold‑chain food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maximizing equipment uptime, energy efficiency and compliance with electrical safety and food hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities

• Program, troubleshoot and maintain PLCs (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), HMIs and SCADA networks across processing, spiral freezers and packaging lines.
• Manage sub‑distribution panels, VFDs, transformers, backup generators and electrical controls for industrial ammonia/Freon refrigeration plants.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules for electrical assets operating in low‑temperature (-18°C to -40°C) environments.
• Ensure all enclosures, wiring and sensors meet IP65/IP69K wash‑down ratings for daily chemical sanitation.
• Lead electrical design, power distribution upgrades and control integration for capital‑expenditure projects and new line installations.
• Enforce Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols, arc‑flash safety, national electrical codes and workplace hygiene regulations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering or Mechatronics.
• 3–5+ years of experience in an industrial manufacturing plant, preferably in FMCG, frozen food, dairy or cold storage.
• Strong root‑cause analysis abilities and capacity to work in cold‑storage conditions.
• Proven ability to collaborate with maintenance and sanitation teams.

Required skills

• Hands‑on PLC programming (Ladder Logic, Structured Text).
• VFD parameterisation and control.
• Industrial instrumentation knowledge (temperature, pressure, level, flow sensors).
• Schematic reading and CAD software proficiency (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Experience with SCADA and HMI systems.
• Understanding of electrical safety procedures (LOTO, arc‑flash).