Senior Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

• Experience level: Senior
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Vacancies: 2
• Compensation: Monthly

Job Title: Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Location: On-site (Factory & Workshop) in Addis Ababa around Bethel

Job Type: Full-Time

​Job Summary

​We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Mechanical & Electrical Engineer to oversee the installation, operational efficiency, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of production machinery and facility infrastructure across our factory and technical workshop.

​The ideal candidate will bridge electro-mechanical discipline gaps, ensuring minimal operational downtime, strict compliance with safety standards, and optimal performance of all plant equipment.

​Key Responsibilities

​Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance

• ​Lead planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and corrective repair programs for all industrial machinery, production lines, and workshop tooling.

• ​Diagnose complex electrical wiring, power distribution, panel controls (PLC/VFD systems), and mechanical components (gearboxes, motors, hydraulics, pneumatic systems).

• ​Supervise equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and retrofitting projects.

​Workshop & Operational Management

• ​Manage daily technical workshop tasks, custom fabrication, and mechanical repairs.

• ​Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) and routine maintenance schedules to reduce machine downtime.

• ​Source replacement spare parts, assess technical specifications, and manage stock inventories for critical operational tools and machinery parts.

​Quality, Safety & Leadership

• ​Enforce occupational safety, health, and environmental standards across the plant floor and workshop.

• ​Supervise, mentor, and direct junior maintenance technicians, electricians, and mechanics.

• ​Prepare root-cause analysis reports on equipment failure and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

​Requirements & Qualifications

• ​Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related industrial discipline.

• ​Experience: Minimum of 5–8 years of direct industrial/factory maintenance experience, with at least 2–3 years in a senior or lead supervisory capacity.

• ​Technical Skills:

  • ​Demonstrated expertise in both mechanical systems (hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, drive systems) and industrial electronics (control panels, 3-phase systems, motor controls).

  • ​Hands-on familiarity with PLC programming/troubleshooting and electrical schematics reading is highly desirable.

  • ​Proficient in using workshop tools, diagnostic instruments, and mechanical repair techniques.

• ​Competencies: Strong problem-solving aptitude, leadership abilities, and capacity to work under pressure during critical breakdowns.