Manufacturing Engineer

Hero Nature Products (Pvt) Ltd.

Job Title: Factory Engineer

Location: Industrial Estate, Dankotuwa

About Us

Hero Nature Products (Pvt) Ltd. is a premier manufacturer of coconut products, specializing in high-quality Virgin Coconut Oil for the global market. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Dankotuwa is intensifying, and we are looking for a dynamic, technically sound professional to drive our engineering and automation team forward.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Optimization: Oversee, design, develop and optimize factory electrical systems, power distribution, and control wiring panel frameworks, maintain prevailing mechanical systems, improve operational efficiency.
• Automation & PLC Programming: Troubleshoot, program and maintain Programmable logic controllers (PLC) and industrial automation processes to maximize production efficiency and system reliability.
• Team Leadership: Lead and guide the on-site technical team, ensuring all electrical mechanical maintenance aligns with industrial safety standards.
• Project Engineering: Read, interpret and implement complex electrical blueprints and automation drawings for plant upgrades.
• Preventative Maintenance: Establish routines to minimize machinery downtime within the processing plant.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.Sc. / B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, or a related discipline. (Candidates with an Advanced Diploma/NVQ Level S+ will also be considered).
• Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial processing environment (experience in the food/coconut oil industry is a distinct advantage).
• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of PLC systems, industrial automation, panel/control wiring, and electrical safety protocols. Mechanical engineering practices.
• Attributes: Sturdy problem-solving capabilities, leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure, Team work capabilities.

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career and make an impact on a growing sustainable industry, please forward your resume to our HR department.

• Email: hrhnp@heronatures.com
• Phone: 076 682 6771