Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited is a wholly private indigenous pharmaceutical manufacturing group founded in 1984 by Dr. Stella C. Okoli, OON. The company is into the manufacture of high quality pharmaceutical products and medical consumables. Today, Emzor has become a household name in Nigeria and a leader in the pharmaceutical market that is known ...
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The Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of electrical and automation systems within the factory.
The role ensures optimal performance of production equipment, utilities, control systems, and instrumentation to support safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
Design and develop control systems and instrumentation for manufacturing processes, including PLC, HMI, and SCADA programming.
Maintain and optimize electrical and automatic control system for processing units, packaging lines, and HVAC for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Monitor system performance and perform root-cause analysis on automated equipment failures to minimize Mean Time to Repair (MTTR).
Implement and manage industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Profibus, Modbus) ensuring secure and reliable data flow between the shop floor and ERP systems
Maintain backups and version control of all automation software and configurations
Maintain documentation: drawings, schematics, panel layouts, control logic, and SOPs.
Lead automation upgrade projects by managing technical budgets, timelines, and vendor deliverables.
Requirements
B.Sc or HND in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Mechatronics
Strong understanding of industrial control systems and instrumentation technologies.
5-10 years of experience in Electrical control, instrumentation and automation system within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
Specific experience in a Pharmaceutical, FMCG, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in PLC (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Schneider and SCADA systems.
Hands-on experience with pneumatics, sensors, actuators, VFDs, and servo-motion control.
Key Competencies:
Problem-solving mindset with high analytical capabilities.
Effective communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage vendors and contractors effectively during project phases.
Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding safety and quality standards.
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