LIPTON Teas and Infusions · Cairo, Egypt · Posted 2026-06-22
Job description:We are seeking a proactive Electrical Maintenance & Automation Engineer with 1–3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Siemens and Allen-Bradley PLC systems, a strong understanding of maintenance excellence practices, and the ability to drive equipment reliability through effective maintenance strategies, spare parts management, and continuous improvement initiatives.The role requires a results-oriented engineer capable of achieving maintenance KPIs, reducing downtime, improving asset performance, and leading energy management initiatives across the plant.Key ResponsibilitiesExecute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities on production and utility equipment.Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, instrumentation, and automation failures to minimize downtime.Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for major breakdowns and implement corrective actions.Develop and improve maintenance plans to increase equipment reliability and availability.Troubleshoot, maintain, and modify PLC programs and control systems.Support and maintain Siemens PLC platforms (TIA Portal) and Allen-Bradley PLCs (CompactLogix, ControlLogix, Studio 5000).Diagnose issues related to HMI, SCADA, industrial networks, VFDs, sensors, and field instrumentation.Monitor, analyze, and improve maintenance KPIs including OEE, MTBF, MTTR, PM Compliance, and Equipment Availability.Utilize CMMS systems for work order management, preventive maintenance planning, and asset history tracking.Develop and maintain critical spare parts strategies for production and utility equipment.Identify critical assets and ensure proper spare parts availability to support a zero-unplanned-downtime approach.Lead the Energy Management Pillar and identify opportunities for energy reduction and sustainability improvements.Participate in Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and Continuous Improvement projects.QualificationsEngineering Graduate (Electrical Major)1-3 years of Experience in the same fieldLeadership skills.Communication & Presentation skills.Write and speak English fluently.Good computer skills.Time Management.Problems Analysis and solving
LIPTON Teas and Infusions is the world's leading tea company, managing a portfolio of iconic brands like Lipton, Pukka, and TAZO to provide high-quality teas and herbal infusions globally. The organization focuses on sustainable "Seed to Sip" practices, partnering with farmers to improve livelihoods and accelerate climate action.
What you should know
Global Consumer Reach: Serves 250 million daily consumers across virtually every country
Global Workforce Giant: Maintains a global workforce of approximately 17,000 employees as of 2024
4% Global Tea: Operates a vertically integrated business that buys approximately 4% of the world's total tea production