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Automation Lead Engineer
About this role
The role is for an Automation Lead Engineer who will provide technical leadership and drive digitalisation and process improvements in Prima Corporation Limited. The position focuses on ensuring reliable and efficient automation systems such as PLCs, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation and variable speed drives to support production targets and quality. It involves designing, maintaining and improving automation and control systems across operations, and working with multiple production support teams. The company is a Lagos-based manufacturer of preforms and caps with a long history in West Africa.
What you would do
- Operate and maintain the compression mould machine with a focus on reducing scrap through preventive maintenance.
- Calibrate and maintain plant instruments and sensors.
- Support installation, commissioning and integration of new automation projects and equipment.
- Maintain preform compression moulding and printing machines according to OEM specifications.
- Implement and manage preventive maintenance to reduce machine breakdowns and maintain 5S in the area.
- Troubleshoot and maintain all production-related machines and issues.
- Ensure system backups, documentation and change management records for automation systems.
- Develop, modify and optimise PLC and HMI programs to improve efficiency.
- Make necessary adjustments to parts and replace worn components.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives addressing productivity, quality, energy efficiency and equipment reliability.
What they are asking for
- Strong PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Omron or similar).
- 6-8 years in industrial automation within manufacturing or FMCG environments.
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering or related field.
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., COREN, NSE) is an added advantage.
- Hands-on experience with SCADA, HMI, VFDs, industrial networks and process control systems.
- At least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Preferred: experience in plastic/preform, packaging or other high-volume manufacturing.
- Key competencies include Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis, Project Leadership and Team Management, PLC Programming, SCADA and Instrumentation, Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence.
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