Electro/Mechanical Engineer (Mechatronics)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive all equipment, generators & components as they come into service department for repairs in line with the CIP requirements.
• Carry out diagnostic tests on all equipment with a view of establishing the root cause of the reported problems by the customers within reasonable time and reporting findings in a well tabulated manner including remedy to the manager.
• Be able to master removal and install major machine components on various product lines.
• Dismantle, inspect and assemble engines, power train components, hydraulic components as per specs.
• Establish and enlist parts required for assigned jobs ensuring that all repair parameters have been met.
• Apply reusability guidelines to ensure cost effectiveness in estimates in order to avoid any financial loss to the company.
• Carry out pre delivery inspection on new and used equipment/gensets as assigned by the manager.
• Take proper care and precautions regarding the security, maintenance and protection of all company assets within their possession.
• Ensure adequate safety precautions are observed in general operations and applications of tools, equipment and repair materials.
• Keep the tools and vehicles assigned to them from time to time in good condition and also notify the manager if there is any repairs needed and assist in getting competitive costs
• Maintenance / keeping working area tidy
• Assist customers in identifying service requirements, and informing them of availability of parts and service.
• Constantly communicate clearly, promptly, effectively and courteously to customers and manager about the on - going plans on their jobs.
• Carryout preventive maintenance on machines and generators as assigned by the manager as specified in the maintenance practises for the specified machine found in the manuals
• Advice the client on good maintenance practices for the machine and document all the additional opportunities found on equipment found on customer sites for follow up by the PSSR and the manager.
• Be in a position to generate good reports which covers all areas of the repair or inspections which can easily be interpreted and used by the customer, service administrators and all enable for correct costing for the jobs. Report captures - equipment details, hours, cause of failure and probable cause and the remedy or solution adopted. The final result has to also be specified, all travel details including hours spent and mileage covered in every area. The reports must be duly signed by the client.
• Be able to research on challenges faced while on the field using available technical resources and contacts and escalate or advice the trainees and manager and also the training manager on the best practises and training needs if a gap is noticed.
• Mentor and coach young engineers/technicians and also fellow engineers on best practices on all the areas of the business.
• Carry out on job training and monitor the progress of young engineers/technicians then advice management accordingly.
• Identify all the items required for any repairs after any visits or inspections with a broad view on completing the task so that no variations are noticed later.
• May be required from time to learn and develop skills on field service operations so that they can be in a position to execute the tasks from time to time for purposes of succession planning

Job Specifications:

• First degree in Mechatronics from a reputable university.
• 3 years experience in service of earth moving machinery, crushers and generators.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Must be computer literate and posses a valid driving license

To Apply, click on the link below

http://www.mantrackenya.com/index.php?pg=careers&current=careerForm&career_name=ELECTRO/MECHANICAL%20ENGINEER%20(MECHATRONICS)