Job Title: Instruments Engineer
Organisation: Quality Plastics (U) Limited (QPL)
Duty Station: Mukono, Uganda
About US:
Quality Plastics (U) Limited (QPL) stands at the forefront of industrial packaging in the East African Region. Based in Mukono, Uganda, and incorporated in 1997, QPL has dedicated itself to being the premier provider of printed and plain industrial packaging, catering to diverse industries such as Food & Beverages, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture, and Construction.
Job Summary: As the Instruments Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining, calibrating and repairing the instruments and equipment in the factory.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain electrical and electronic systems, encompassing instrumentation, control systems, and industrial automation.
- Design and test electronic circuits and systems to meet customer specifications, product requirements, and industry standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate electronic and electrical systems into product designs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to electrical and electronic systems, including PLC, APC, DCS, SCADA, and control processes.
- Ensure adherence to safety regulations and environmental standards in system design, installation, and maintenance.
- Maintain technical documentation and provide training to team members as necessary.
- Keep abreast of new technologies and industry trends to enhance processes and products.
- Test solid-state circuitry to identify and replace defective components in analog and digital equipment.
- Install upgrades to electrical systems in accordance with international standards.
- Implement necessary changes while preserving system integrity.
- Design and modify motor power control apparatus circuits.
- Interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Coordinate activities with various electrical sections.
- Plan and issue work orders using blueprints and sketches.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for proposed systems, including equipment selection.
- Handle and troubleshoot high voltage transmission circuits effectively.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering or relevant fields.
- At least five years of experience in a production/manufacturing facility, with preferred experience in Husky, Sacmi, Sidel, and Flexible Plastic Packaging machines.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and/or engineering principles and techniques.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and/or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Proficient in electronic circuit design, simulation, and testing software.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Flexible to working in shifts.
We seek a candidate who is self-motivated, able to work under pressure, and committed to ensuring product quality and timelines are maintained
How to Apply:
All qualified candidate should send their applications and academic transcript as one document to hr@qualityuganda.com