About this role
Job Title Maintenance Engineer Controls Job Description Position: Maintenance Engineer Control
Location: Hong Kong DHL CAH
Working hours: Shift (8 hours or 12 hours)
Job Description:
• Perform preventive, corrective, and breakdown maintenance on industrial automation and control systems.
• Analyze and resolve electrical and control-related faults in automated systems including conveyor systems, lifts, sorters, and other material or baggage handling systems.
• Provide support for Low-Level-Control’s systems, and PLC related issues raised by operations and maintenance teams.
• Diagnose and rectify faults in low-level control and PLC systems effectively
• Conduct troubleshooting and fault diagnostics of control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and field device.
• Maintain accurate records of faults, downtime, and corrective actions using CMMS (e.g., DOS Maximo or similar).
• Interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams to identify root causes of system failures.
• Conduct functional verification following repairs or system modifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Projects, Maintenance, and external vendors, to resolve technical issues, implement solutions, and improve system performance.
• Prepare detailed technical incident reports, including root cause analysis (RCA).
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and ensure system availability.
• Supervise and guide technicians during troubleshooting, repair, and system restoration activities.
• Drive continuous improvement through enhancements to existing control software and hardware systems.
• Maintain effective working relationships with engineers, technicians, and operational staff.
• Ensure all electrical and control work complies with safety regulations, relevant codes, and quality standards.
• Work in a high-availability, safety-critical environment with a focus on rapid fault resolution and system reliability.
Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Control Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, logistic, Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) or Material Handling Systems.
• Strong hands-on experience in PLC troubleshooting (TIA, Siemens S7 preferred), HMI systems, VFDs, and industrial networks.
• Proven ability in real-time troubleshooting, fault isolation, and system recovery in automated environments.
• Strong understanding of control system architecture, field devices, and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret complex control schematics, ladder logic, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with CMMS tools (DOS Maximo or similar) for maintenance tracking and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis (RCA) skills.
• Ability to handle multiple breakdowns under pressure and prioritize critical issues effectively.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Good Reading, Writing, and Communication skills in the English language and local language.