Electronic Engineer

SUMMARY:
An established manufacturing organisation specialising in corrugated packaging solutions is seeking an experienced Electronic Engineer to support the maintenance, troubleshooting and optimisation of its production machinery and electronic control systems.

The successful candidate will play an important role in improving equipment reliability, minimising production downtime and supporting the performance of automated manufacturing processes. This position is suited to an engineer with practical industrial experience who can independently diagnose technical faults, implement corrective actions and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve electronic faults on industrial production machinery and automated equipment. Maintain, test and optimise electronic control systems, sensors, instrumentation and machine interfaces. Troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery and assist with control system modifications and improvements. Support the maintenance and reliability of production equipment, including die-cutting, printing, stitching and gluing machinery where applicable. Conduct fault-finding on control panels, electronic circuits, motor control systems and machine communication interfaces. Assist with equipment installations, commissioning, upgrades and the integration of new technologies. Identify recurring equipment failures and conduct root-cause analysis to prevent production downtime. Implement preventive and corrective maintenance strategies to improve machine availability and performance. Work closely with electrical, mechanical, maintenance and production teams to resolve technical challenges. Recommend engineering improvements to enhance production efficiency, equipment reliability, safety and product quality. Maintain accurate technical documentation, maintenance records and reports. Ensure compliance with safety procedures, quality standards and engineering best practices. Minimum Requirements BEng, BEngTech, BSc or National Diploma in Electronic Engineering or a closely related discipline. Approximately 3-5 years of relevant industrial or manufacturing engineering experience. Practical experience in electronic fault-finding, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial equipment. Working knowledge of PLCs, electronic control systems, sensors and instrumentation. Ability to read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics, technical drawings and equipment manuals. Experience working with automated machinery and production equipment. Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.