Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Design develop and maintain control systems and automation solutions for manufacturing processes. 
• Troubleshoot PLC HMI SCADA sensors drives and instrumentation issues. 
• Optimize machine performance reliability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). 
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions for equipment failures. 
• Support new equipment installation commissioning and validation activities. 
• Develop and update electrical drawings control logic documentation and standard operating procedures. 
• Coordinate with production maintenance quality and engineering teams to ensure operational excellences. 

This position is part of our Early Career program at WD. Our Early Career program is designed to support individuals beginning their professional career by providing the foundational training through a structured onboarding mentorship and development curriculum.

Qualifications :

Qualifications 

REQUIRED: 

• Masters Degree in Instrumentation & Control Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechatronics or a closely related engineering discipline. 

PREFERRED: 

• Knowledge of industrial networks instrumentation and electrical systems. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Good communication and teamwork abilities. 
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (e.g. Siemens Rockwell Automation Mitsubishi Omron). 

SKILLS 

• Strong foundational knowledge in instrumentation principles control theory and process automation. 
• Familiarity with PLC programming (e.g. Siemens Allen-Bradley) SCADA systems and DCS architecture. 
• Understanding of sensor technologies (pressure temperature flow displacement vision systems). 
• Exposure to data acquisition systems and signal conditioning. 
• Knowledge of calibration standards and metrology practices is an added advantage. 
• Basic proficiency in data analysis tools (Python MATLAB or equivalent) is preferred. 
• Understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and Six Sigma methodologies is an advantage. 

Additional Information :

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees our company our customers and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging respect and contribution.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time