Electrical Department Head – Automation & Control

About the company

A leading printing and packaging factory is seeking an experienced Electrical Department Head – Automation & Control to lead its electrical engineering and maintenance operations.

Your tasks

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising electrical installation activities, managing industrial automation and control systems, overseeing machinery commissioning, and leading electrical maintenance operations to ensure reliable and efficient factory performance.

• Supervise electrical installation and setup activities for production machinery and factory equipment.
• Oversee the commissioning, testing, and startup of electrical systems and production lines.
• Manage industrial automation and control systems, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and DCS, as applicable.
• Develop and implement preventive and corrective electrical maintenance plans.
• Diagnose electrical and control system faults, identify root causes, and minimize production downtime.
• Lead and supervise the electrical maintenance team and assign responsibilities.
• Coordinate with machinery suppliers and manufacturers during installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Monitor equipment performance and implement improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Manage spare parts requirements for electrical and automation systems.
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards, technical specifications, and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate with mechanical maintenance, production, and other departments to ensure smooth factory operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 10 to 15 years of relevant professional experience in industrial manufacturing or production facilities.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance management and industrial automation.
• Strong knowledge of PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and industrial control systems.
• Practical experience in electrical installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of industrial machinery.
• Experience in electrical team leadership and maintenance planning.
• Strong knowledge of electric motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servo drives, control panels, and electrical circuits.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Experience in printing and packaging manufacturing machinery is highly preferred.
• Practical experience with industrial automation systems, PLC programming, and control system troubleshooting.
• Experience with Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, or other industrial automation platforms is an advantage.
• Knowledge of servo motors, VFDs, sensors, instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.
• Previous experience in factory setup, production line installation, and commissioning is desirable.
• Experience in leading electrical maintenance teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment.