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Automation Shift Engineer at FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc


FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC is a unique multinational FMCG & B2B company aiming to stay successful in an ever-changing and increasingly complex world. We are unique because our suppliers, the farmers, are also our owners. Since we own the entire supply chain, from grass to glass, we can guarantee the high quality of all our products. As we work in highly competitive markets, we need to be agile while balancing all interdependencies inside and outside our company. Next to a supply-driven business, our portfolio consists of many strong commercial brands all over the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 

Job Title: Automation Shift Engineer

Job ID: 57816

Location: Nigeria

Job type: Full-time

Work hour: 40 hours

Category: Engineering & Technology

Job Description

  • The Automation Shift Engineer is responsible for designing, testing, and implementing automated systems to improve operational efficiency.
  • This role involves programming new automation components, identifying and resolving quality issues, and supporting defect elimination in both product and software development.
  • The engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with company safety, quality, health, and environmental standards. 

Maintenance execution:

  • Ensure corrective maintenance work is done according to plan
  • Ensure that Mean Time To Repair(MTTR) is according to plan.
  • Fixes breakdowns and performs repairs (for breakdown machines)
  • Ensure work order registration in CMMS (hours, materials, feedback text,etc.)
  • Closes work order when work is finished
  • Support operators in changing equipment settings when required (major change over)
  • Administrative handling of maintenance activities in Maintenance Management System
  • Supports and advises  maintenance engineer on maintenance planning
  • Initiates, coordinates and monitors smaller improvement projects (modifications)
  • Participates as a departmental specialist in RCA meetings and, if necessary performs further analysis.
  • Decides on spare parts to keep on stock and define min/max parameters.
  • Optimize spare parts inventory, cost vs availability as well as standardization of components in consultation with Reliability Engineer
  • Responsible for less complex work in the field of measurement and control technology , process control and mechanical.
  • Participates in work meetings and improvement teams
  • Makes suggestions to optimize preventive maintenance plans
  • Manages adjustments,Analyzes maintainability of adjustments,modifications and new constructions
  • Gives input to updates of  drawings, documentation,diagrams and settings

Enforcement of Safety, Quality, Health and Environment:

  • Applies and enforces all relevant safety, quality, health and environmental requirements and standards
  • Implement relevant QSHE risk addressing maintenance
  • Identifies unsafe and unhygienic situations and reports them to the supervisor.

Requirements

What We Ask:

  • Candidates should possess an HND/B.Sc in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  • Minimum of 3 years experience as Engineer in similar role
  • Sound knowledge (hands-on) on robotics, AI and machine learning is required
  • Ability to use lab testing equipment for cans and lids quality
  • Project Managemet skill
  • Knowledge and experience in the field of maintenance methodologies (FMECA, RCA, 5W)
  • Knowledge and experience in the field of maintenance management system (ULTIMO)
  • Knowledge and experience in the field of continuous improvement programs such as WCOM, Lean TPM
  • Knowledge and experience in the field of troubleshooting
  • Ability to keep up with latest technologies.
  • Soilid understanding of computer programming and software development
  • Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests
  • Proficiency in maintenaning automation equipment
  • Knowledge and experience in the field of water treatment facilities,steam boiler facilities and compressed air generating facilities

What We Offer

  • A dynamic, challenging, and innovative work environment.
  • We believe in nourishing growth and offer training and personal development.
  • Competitive remuneration package

 

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Application Deadline 10th August, 2025.


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