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Introduction:

Location: Rayong

We are currently seeking a skilled Senior Automation Engineer to join our client team and play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our electrical production equipment and Controls & Drives systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for minimizing machine downtime, reducing maintenance costs, and improving overall efficiency in our production area.

Responsibilities:

       Maintaining and continuously improving electrical production equipment, spare parts, and Controls & Drives systems to minimize downtime and scrap levels.

       Supporting the startup of new equipment and ensuring adherence to electrical production equipment C&D standards.

       Collaborating with suppliers to maintain and troubleshoot electrical equipment effectively.

       Issuing procedures and work instructions, overseeing their implementation, and maintaining controls.

       Diagnosing electrical problems, performing repairs, and restarting production machinery in case of breakdowns.

       Managing C&D equipment spare parts in coordination with the Purchasing Department.

       Implementing and enhancing the local Maintenance strategy, including SAP PM integration and interface with other departments.

       Identifying, analyzing, and implementing potential Controls & Drives improvements to enhance productivity and reduce costs.

       Maintaining up-to-date documentation of C&D systems in the area, including electrical plants and troubleshooting guides.

       Ensuring the protection, creation of backups, and maintenance of control system software such as IPC's, PLC's, Drives, and Communication Devices.

Requirements:

       Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.

       Proficient in English communication with experience in international contacts through projects, colleagues, and suppliers.

       Minimum of 5 years of experience in Controls and Drives within the manufacturing industry; experience in the tires business is advantageous.

       Strong knowledge of Beckhoff PLC, Siemens PLC programming (Step7, Tia Portal), Win CC, and SAP.

       Experience participating in machine improvement, refurbishment, upgrade, or installation projects.

       Familiarity with Maintenance, Preventive & Predictive Maintenance practices.

       Ability to interpret electrical drawings effectively.