Automation Engineering Lead

Qualifications, Skills and Experience Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Instrumentation, or Automation Engineering 8-12 years of experience in FMCG or beverage manufacturing Strong hands-on experience with Krones bottling lines (Combi Block C3 preferred) Proven expertise in automation systems, predictive maintenance, and reliability engineering Strong troubleshooting and technical problem-solving skills Experience in Kaizen, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives Strong project management and vendor coordination capabilities Key Responsibilities Engineering Leadership & Reliability: Lead engineering operations across production lines, ensuring high equipment uptime through strong preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance practices. Automation & Technical Expertise: Provide hands-on expertise in automation, instrumentation, and electrical systems, with a strong focus on Krones bottling lines and complex troubleshooting. Operational Performance: Drive plant efficiency, reduce downtime (MTTR), improve reliability (MTBF), and identify bottlenecks to enhance overall throughput and reduce wastage. Continuous Improvement & Analysis: Lead root cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and drive initiatives such as Kaizen, digitalization, and process optimization. Project & Vendor Management: Manage engineering projects including expansions and upgrades, oversee spares and vendor relationships, and ensure timely project execution. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Improve equipment uptime and plant reliability Reduce MTTR and increase MTBF Achieve production efficiency and minimize wastage