Controls & Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Position: Controls & Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Hong Kong International Airport, T2 

Working hours: Shift (8 Hours or 12 Hours) 

Job Description: 

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial automation and control systems.

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and fault diagnosis of control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and field instrumentation.
• Analyze and resolve electrical and control-related faults in automated systems such as Conveyor Systems, ICS, EBS, NERAK lifts, and other baggage/material handling systems.
• Utilize PLC programming tools (e.g., Siemens S7) to monitor, debug, and modify control logic for issue resolution and performance optimization.
• Interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams to identify root causes of failures.
• Conduct functional verification after repairs or modifications.
• Maintain accurate logs of faults, downtime, and corrective actions using CMMS (e.g., Maximo).
• Prepare detailed technical incident reports, including root cause analysis (RCA)
• Identify recurring faults and propose control system improvements, logic optimization, and reliability enhancements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize downtime and ensure system availability.
• Supervise and guide technicians during troubleshooting, repairs, and system restoration activities
• Ensure compliance with safety standards
• Work in a high-availability, safety-critical environment with a focus on rapid fault resolution and system reliability.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical, Mechatronic or Control Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, preferably in Baggage Handling Systems (BHS) or Material Handling Systems.
• Strong hands-on experience in PLC troubleshooting (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 (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.
• Effective team collaboration and communication skills in English and local language.