Electrical Section Head Engineer

UNITED FOOD INDUSTRY Gro... -
Badr City, Cairo

Electrical Section Head Engineer

Full Time

On-site

UNITED FOOD INDUSTRY Group -
Badr City, Cairoposted 28 days ago

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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Electrical Section Head Engineer to lead our electrical and automation maintenance team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid track record in the food industry, specifically with pasta, sauce, and concentrate production lines, including their associated packaging systems.
You will be responsible for ensuring maximum uptime of all electrical equipment, leading troubleshooting efforts, and driving continuous improvement in our automation systems. This role requires deep, hands-on expertise with Programmable Logic Controllers (PICs/PLCs) , the ability to interpret and modify control panel drawings, and a strict adherence to food safety regulations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Maintenance Management
Lead, mentor, and supervise the team of electrical technicians and engineers.
Develop and implement comprehensive preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all electrical equipment to minimize unplanned downtime .
Oversee the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of electrical systems specific to pasta production lines, sauce, concentrate evaporation systems, and high-speed packaging machinery (flow wrappers, case packers, palletizers) .
Manage the electrical spare parts inventory, ensuring critical spares are available to support continuous production.
2. Automation & Controls (PIC/PLC Focus)
Serve as the site expert for PLC controls
Lead troubleshooting efforts during complex automation failures .
Modify, optimize, and upload/download PLC programs to improve machine efficiency and reliability.
Work with Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs) and SCADA systems to monitor and control process parameters (temperature, viscosity, flow rates) critical for sauce and concentrate quality .
3. Technical Drawings & Projects
Read, interpret, and modify electrical control panel drawings and schematics. Ensure all as-built drawings are updated to reflect changes made during troubleshooting or projects .
Lead electrical improvement projects, including control panel upgrades, motor control center (MCC) modifications, and the integration of new equipment into existing production lines.
Design and specify electrical components for system upgrades, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
4. Food Safety & Compliance
Ensure all electrical maintenance activities comply with strict food safety standards, including HACCP, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) , and ISO .
Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure that electrical work does not compromise product integrity or hygiene (e.g., specifying IP-rated enclosures, hygienic design principles).
Participate in internal and external audits related to food safety and plant safety.
5. Continuous Improvement
Analyze equipment downtime data to identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions .
Collaborate with production and process engineers to optimize line performance and reduce waste.
Stay current with new automation technologies relevant to the food and beverage industry .

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Qualifications & Requirements
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. A licensed professional engineer is a plus .
Experience:
Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in electrical engineering within a manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, specifically with pasta, sauce, concentrates, or liquid processing .
Proven experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
Technical Skills (Mandatory):
PLC Programming & Troubleshooting: Extensive hands-on experience.
Control Panel Expertise: Must be highly proficient in reading and interpreting electrical control panel drawings.
Industrial Automation: Experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), sensors (temperature, pressure, level), motor controls, and industrial networking (Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP) .
Packaging Systems: Strong knowledge of the electrical control systems on high-speed packaging equipment .
Software: Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical .
Soft Skills:
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to interact with production, quality, and senior management.
Ability to work under pressure during production stoppages and make quick, informed decision