Mechatronics Engineer | Automation Technician

Role overview

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, install, and maintain mechatronic systems and support projects spanning mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control components.
• Install, configure, test, and commission production equipment; support factory acceptance testing, site installation, and production ramp-up.
• Troubleshoot equipment and control-system issues, perform root-cause analysis, maintain and repair equipment, and calibrate components.
• Program or troubleshoot PLC systems where required; configure sensors, actuators, motors, drives, and controllers.
• Support robotics, conveyors, machine-vision, and automated production integration.
• Read technical drawings and manuals; conduct alignment, calibration, testing, and functional verification.
• Monitor machine performance, availability, downtime, and efficiency; identify reliability, productivity, cycle-time, and safety improvements.
• Assist with automation upgrades, equipment modifications, retrofits, process improvements, and expansion projects.
• Inspect equipment, maintain records of faults, repairs, spare parts, and test results, and prepare technical reports and procedures.
• Work with production, maintenance, engineering, quality, and operations teams; support and train machine operators and maintenance personnel.
• Ensure machinery and automation systems follow safety procedures and technical standards; evaluate new automation technologies and equipment.

Requirements

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, automation, electrical, mechanical, or electronics engineering, or a related field.
• Previous experience in mechatronics, industrial automation, equipment maintenance, manufacturing, or engineering support; strong hands-on knowledge of automated machinery.
• Understand mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• PLC experience with Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Know motors, servo drives, variable-frequency drives, sensors, actuators, relays, and control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial robots, conveyors, machine vision, or automated production systems is preferred.
• Read schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals; use multimeters, oscilloscopes, calibration equipment, and other diagnostic tools.
• Understand preventive and corrective maintenance, equipment reliability, workplace safety, and industrial equipment safety.
• Basic programming or scripting is an advantage; HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, and machine-control familiarity is beneficial.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, problem-solving, documentation, reporting, communication, and teamwork abilities; able to work independently during breakdowns.
• Able to work in manufacturing plants, workshops, production floors, or industrial environments; shift, overtime, or emergency maintenance may be required.
• Relevant technical or PLC certifications and automation training are advantageous.

What the employer offers

• Competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits; salary cadence is not specified.
• Hands-on exposure to advanced automation and mechatronic systems, modern tools, testing equipment, and automation technologies.
• Professional training and support for technical certifications and continuous development.
• Participation in automation upgrades, manufacturing improvements, installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and optimization projects.
• Collaboration with experienced engineering, technician, production, and automation teams; recognition for technical performance and project delivery.
• Career progression opportunities toward senior mechatronics, automation, controls, specialist, or engineering supervisor roles.

Work environment and schedule

• The role involves manufacturing plants, workshops, production floors, or other industrial environments.
• Shift work, overtime, or emergency maintenance support may be required.