Control Electrician Technician | Industrial Control Systems

Role Summary

A leading food products manufacturing factory is seeking a skilled Control Electrician Technician to join the maintenance department. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the continuous operation of electrical control systems, PLC-controlled machinery, and industrial automation equipment within a high-paced food production environment. This full-time position requires expertise in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and compliance with food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance on electrical control panels, variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLC systems, and motor control centers (MCCs).
• Diagnose and repair faults in industrial automation systems, including sensors, actuators, and HMI interfaces.
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules for production line equipment, packaging machines, and material handling systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic diagrams, and P&ID drawings to troubleshoot control circuits.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure all electrical work complies with Egyptian electrical codes, food safety regulations (HACCP/ISO 22000), and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Assist in the installation, commissioning, and upgrading of new control system hardware and software.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, spare parts inventory, and technical documentation using CMMS software.

Required Qualifications

• Technical diploma or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience as an electrical maintenance technician in a manufacturing or food processing plant.
• Proven proficiency with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens S7-300/1200/1500, Allen-Bradley, or Mitsubishi).
• Strong knowledge of three-phase motor controls, starters, VFDs, servo drives, and industrial networking (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus).
• Experience with HMI/SCADA systems (WinCC, FactoryTalk, Ignition) for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with food industry hygiene standards, stainless steel equipment, and washdown environments.
• Valid electrician license/certification recognized in Egypt.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as required by production demands.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Technical Skills: PLC programming (Ladder, FBD, STL), VFD parameterization, electrical schematics reading, motor alignment, conduit bending, cable termination, instrumentation calibration.
• Diagnostic Tools: Multimeter, clamp meter, insulation tester (megger), oscilloscope, thermal imaging camera, PLC programming laptop/software.
• Soft Skills: Problem-solving under pressure, teamwork, clear technical communication, safety-first mindset, adaptability to new technologies.
• Language: Arabic (native), English (technical reading proficiency preferred).