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Installed Base Service Automation Engineer at Schneider Electric

  • Job Type Full Time
  • Qualification BA/BSc/HND
  • Experience 3 – 5 years
  • Location Nairobi
  • Job Field Engineering / Technical&nbsp

Installed Base Service Automation Engineer at Schneider Electric

Installed Base Service Automation Engineer

Your Role

  • Magic happens when you bring great people together!
  • Commissioning, Maintenance & Troubleshooting:
  • Install and maintain PLC and Drive systems at client sites.
  • Diagnose and resolve PLC-related issues and perform preventive maintenance.
  • Advise customers on potential system issues.
  • System Optimization:
  • Analyze performance and suggest improvements for reliability and safety.
  • Develop strategies for optimizing automation systems and ensure documentation.
  • Support training and implementation at customer sites.
  • Safety Compliance:
  •  Ensure adherence to safety regulations and standards.
  •  Identify and mitigate safety hazards in collaboration with internal/external teams.
  • Process Improvement:
  •  Propose and implement system/process improvements.
  • Provide technical support and consultation to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Customer Relationship Management:
  •  Build strong professional relationships with clients.
  • Provide consistent, high-quality service and technical advice.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Electronic / Mechatronics or similar), Computer Science or equivalent.
  • 3-5 years’ experience with programming and configuring SCADA software packages, PLC platforms, Microsoft Operating Systems, Industrial Communications, and Industrial Networks.
  • Experience dealing with customers and managing customer relationships to ensure future business and customer satisfaction and support.
  • Writing technical reports.
  • Experience with health and safety regulations, completing safety risk analysis reports and audits.
  • Strong PLC knowledge, control systems experience and SCADA systems.
  • Knowledge of M580 PLC and control expert

Wonderware knowledge & experience

  • Knowledge of structured programming, communication techniques and protocols.
  • Knowledge of Citect Scada and EcoStruxure process expert (EPE)
  • Knowledge of data communications protocols, networking equipment and computer operating systems.
  • Ability to prepare, read and understand technical documentation
  • Ability to work effectively and diligently as an individual and team member to resolve complex faults.
  • Strong understanding of PLC programming languages (e.g., Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram).
  • Experience with industrial automation systems and equipment.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing PLC-related issues.
  • Familiarity with HMI (Human Machine Interface) system.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Commitment to safety and quality

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Schneider Electric on careers.se.com to apply

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