Automation Technician – Jobs In Uganda

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  • Date posted

    August 14, 2025

  • Closing date

    September 13, 2025

  • Hiring location

    Jobs in Kampala

  • Offered salary

    Ugx450 - Ugx900/hour

  • Career level

    Engineering

  • Qualification

    Diploma Electrical Engineering

  • Experience

    2 Years 3years

  • Quantity

    1 person

  • Gender

    Female Male

Description

Hariss International Limited
Description
Hariss International Limited is hiring an Automation Technician responsible for the beverage manufacturing and packaging equipment and requires strong Automation, Electrical and Instrumentation skills to include: PLCs, VFDs, servo motors & controllers, Electrical circuit diagnostics, Instrumentation, Networking and Computer hardware.
Division / Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Automation Specialist
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Participate in and direct troubleshooting activities in the event of equipment failure including participation in failure analysis, problem solving and prevention.
  • Work with production team to make rapid, educated decisions regarding the issue at hand and troubleshoot systems, resolve issues by providing investigation, analysis, test, and follow-up where appropriate.
  • Preventative maintenance and repair when required in addition to planned Automation maintenance duties.
  • Participate in a continuous improvement culture while following safe workplace practices.
  • Develop positive and respectful interactions with managers, supervisors, maintenance technicians, and machine operators.
  • Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.
  • Perform other duties as per business plan and  required by supervisor/manager.
  • Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
  • Diploma, in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy environment.
Key Requirements:
  • Must be able to comprehend electrical schematics and understand symbols on P&ID’s and tag references layout drawing.
  • Must be able to use a multimeter and work in control panels with up to 480VAC.
  • Should be able to replace and configure AB PowerFlex ,Danfoss a VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives).
  • Should be able to diagnose the BUS fault (Profibus,Profinet,Ethercat)
  • Ability to learn new technical things
  • Must have knowledge of Simens, B&R, PLCs, servomotors.
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