Manufacturing Senior Automation Technician (New Capital)

Job Objective: One sentence summary of the main objective of the job, the most important activities and the meansand guidelines to obtain the objectives.To lead and perform advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and optimization of automationsystems across manufacturing and utility areas. The senior automation technician ensures highsystem availability, supervises junior technicians, and contributes to compliance, system upgrades,and continuous improvement while maintaining GMP, safety, and data integrity standards.EnvironmentInternal and external interactions i.e.: with other departments/divisions, international scope,providers, customers) Internal: Manufacturing & production teams, quality assurance & validation, IT, EHS, andprojects team. External: Automation vendors, OEMs, and system integrators, regulatory auditors/inspectors,external service providers and contractors. Key responsibility: Perform advanced troubleshooting and corrective maintenance for PLC, SCADA, DCS, BMS, andEMS systems. Lead preventive maintenance planning and execution. Manage software backups, system configuration, and updates. Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, IQ, OQ, and PQ activities. Ensure automation systems comply with GMP, data integrity, and cybersecurity standards. Lead RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and implement CAPA for automation-related issues. Support training and development of junior technicians. Prepare and maintain technical documentation (SOPs, reports, logs). Coordinate with vendors for spare parts, upgrades, and services.Academic experience required Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automation. Knowledge of cGMP, GAMP5, and automation maintenance processes. 5–8 years of professional experience in automation in GMP-regulated manufacturing. Strong hands-on experience with PLC maintenance. Experience with validation, documentation, and regulatory audits. Experience with maintenance principles and KPIs.Computing Skills Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Power BI). Familiarity with PLC software (Siemens) at a beginner level. Good understanding of SCADA/HMI systems. Good networking and industrial communication protocols knowledge.2 of 3 Personal Skills: Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities. Excellent troubleshooting and decision-making skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and documentation skills. High adaptability and resilience under pressure. Commitment to compliance, safety, and continuous improvement. Languages Fair English level in writing, speaking, and listening.