Automation Technician
2025-08-14T08:18:05+00:00
Hariss International Ltd (Riham)
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FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Admin & Office
2025-08-19T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
Description
Hariss International Limited is hiring an Automation Technician responsible for the beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment and requires strong Automation, Electrical and Instrumentation skills to include: PLCs, VFDs, servo motors & controllers, Electrical circuit diagnostics, Instrumentation, Networking and Computer hardware.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in the event of equipment failure including participation in failure analysis, problem solving and prevention.
- Work with production team to make rapid, educated decisions regarding the issue at hand and troubleshoot systems, resolve issues by providing investigation, analysis, test, and follow-up where appropriate.
- Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned Automation maintenance duties.
- Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.
- Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
- Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
- Perform other duties as per business plan and required by supervisor/manager.
- Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Diploma, in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
Key Requirements:
- Must be able to comprehend electrical schematics and understand symbols on P&ID’s and tag references layout drawing.
- Must be able to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480VAC.
- Should be able to replace and configure AB PowerFlex ,Danfoss a VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives).
- Should be able to diagnose the BUS fault (Profibus,Profinet,Ethercat)
- Ability to learn new technical things
- Must have knowledge of Simens, B&R, PLCs, servomotors.
Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in the event of equipment failure including participation in failure analysis, problem solving and prevention. Work with production team to make rapid, educated decisions regarding the issue at hand and troubleshoot systems, resolve issues by providing investigation, analysis, test, and follow-up where appropriate. Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned Automation maintenance duties. Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices. Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators. Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs. Perform other duties as per business plan and required by supervisor/manager. Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: Diploma, in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
Must be able to comprehend electrical schematics and understand symbols on P&ID’s and tag references layout drawing. Must be able to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480VAC. Should be able to replace and configure AB PowerFlex ,Danfoss a VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives). Should be able to diagnose the BUS fault (Profibus,Profinet,Ethercat) Ability to learn new technical things Must have knowledge of Simens, B&R, PLCs, servomotors.
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Vacancy title:
Automation Technician
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
Hariss International Ltd (Riham)
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 19 2025
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 14 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Description
Hariss International Limited is hiring an Automation Technician responsible for the beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment and requires strong Automation, Electrical and Instrumentation skills to include: PLCs, VFDs, servo motors & controllers, Electrical circuit diagnostics, Instrumentation, Networking and Computer hardware.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in the event of equipment failure including participation in failure analysis, problem solving and prevention.
- Work with production team to make rapid, educated decisions regarding the issue at hand and troubleshoot systems, resolve issues by providing investigation, analysis, test, and follow-up where appropriate.
- Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned Automation maintenance duties.
- Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.
- Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
- Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
- Perform other duties as per business plan and required by supervisor/manager.
- Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- Diploma, in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
Key Requirements:
- Must be able to comprehend electrical schematics and understand symbols on P&ID’s and tag references layout drawing.
- Must be able to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480VAC.
- Should be able to replace and configure AB PowerFlex ,Danfoss a VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives).
- Should be able to diagnose the BUS fault (Profibus,Profinet,Ethercat)
- Ability to learn new technical things
- Must have knowledge of Simens, B&R, PLCs, servomotors.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
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