Sr. Electrical Automation Maintenance Engineer

Hayat · , punjab, pakistan, Pakistan

Founded in 1987, Hayat operates in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, serving millions of consumers globally with 16 powerful brands. Hayat’s portfolio includes Molfix and Bebem Natural in baby care; Molped in feminine care; Joly, Evony, and Goodcare in personal healthcare; Bingo, Gleen, Test, and Has in home care; Papia, Familia, Teno, and Focus in tissue paper; and Sholk in pet care. As the 4th largest branded diaper manufacturer in the world and the leading tissue producer in the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Africa, Hayat employs over 10,000 people across its operations.

Hayat operates 21 production facilities in 8 countries, including Turkiye, Egypt, Iran, Algeria, Russia, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Vietnam, and manages sales and distribution companies in Morocco, Bulgaria, Kenya, Thailand, and Malaysia. With its global operations structured under three main regions Eurasia & Americas, Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific Hayat reaches over 100 countries across 5 continents, bringing its brands into millions of homes worldwide.

About the Role

We are looking for a Sr. Electrical Automation Maintenance Engineer to join our Electrical & Automation Maintenance team at our manufacturing plant in Faisalabad.

The role will be responsible for the reliable performance of the plant’s electrical and automation systems. This covers troubleshooting control systems, managing preventive and corrective maintenance, and guiding the technician team to reduce machine downtime.

Role Summary

As a Sr. Electrical Automation Maintenance Engineer, you will lead day-to-day electrical and automation maintenance across production machinery and plant systems. You will program and troubleshoot Siemens and Allen Bradley control systems, design HMIs, and integrate systems. You will also plan and track maintenance through SAP PM, analyse recurring failures for permanent solutions, and coordinate with Production, Factory Management and the Global Electrical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot Siemens and Allen Bradley PLC-based control systems, drives and electrical equipment on production machinery.
• Design and modify HMI applications and carry out system integration for new and existing equipment.
• Support and troubleshoot vision inspection systems on production lines.
• Plan and manage preventive and corrective maintenance through SAP PM, ensuring timely execution.
• Anticipate and identify technical faults before they cause breakdowns, and drive permanent solutions to recurring failures.
• Analyse failure frequency and maintain defect tracking, reporting findings and improvement recommendations to management.
• Guide and follow up on technicians’ daily work, review daily checklists and support their technical development.
• Read, develop and maintain electrical project drawings, and redesign system plans when required.
• Monitor spare parts availability and coordinate requirements and outsourced maintenance services.
• Prepare electrical and electronic technical specifications for investment projects and new equipment.
• Test electrical power and connections for newly installed equipment.
• Oversee internal and external lighting and fire control systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 5–8 years of electrical and automation maintenance experience, preferably in a multinational FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens software, including SIMATIC Manager, TIA Portal, SIMOTION SCOUT and WinCC Flexible.
• Basic knowledge of Allen Bradley (RSLogix 5000) and Allen Bradley HMIs.
• Strong hands-on experience in Siemens and Allen Bradley HMI design and system integration.
• Strong knowledge of SAP PM and CMMS systems.
• Specialization in Keyence vision systems will be a plus.
• Strong English communication skills.
• AutoCAD Electrical is an added advantage.
• Preference will be given to Faisalabad-based candidates.

Get to know us

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