Job Objective
To provide technical support in operating, monitoring, and maintaining automation and control systems under the supervision of senior engineers/technicians. The Junior Automation Technician assists in troubleshooting, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting production teams to ensure reliable system performance and compliance with GMP and safety standards.
Environment
Internal and external interactions i.e.: with other departments/divisions, international scope, providers, customers ... )
Key responsibility
Assist in routine monitoring and troubleshooting of PLC, SCADA, and BMS.
Perform preventive maintenance tasks under guidance.
Report system alarms and escalate issues to senior technicians/engineers.
Comply with GMP, safety, and documentation procedures.
Academic experience required
Diploma in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automation.
Basic knowledge of cGMP requirements.
Professional Experience Required
0-4 years of experience in automation/maintenance within manufacturing environments.
Internship or training in PLC/SCADA is a plus.
Computing Skills
Basic Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Familiarity with PLC software (Siemens) at a beginner level.
Good networking and industrial communication protocols knowledge.
Personal Skills
Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Good organizational and documentation skills.
High adaptability and resilience under pressure.
Commitment to compliance, safety, and continuous improvement.
Languages
Fair English level in writing, speaking, and listening.
Grifols Egypt for plasma derivatives is a joint-venture (JV) company between the Egyptian Government, through the National Service Projects Organization (NSPO) and Grifols, the global leader in plasma medicines with more than 110 years of contribution to improving the health and well-being of people.
This joint venture is the first of its kind in the plasma industry and the first-ever Egyptian source member of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA). GEPD is a groundbreaking global public-private alliance that will benefit the entire region.
GEPD is committed to developing the plasma medicines market and achieving self-sufficiency in these critical therapies, which is crucial for the Egyptian healthcare system.
We are combining the expertise of both shareholders to build and operate 20 plasma donation centers throughout Egypt, along with manufacturing facilities including fractionation, purification, and fill-and-finish plants with a processing capacity of up to 1 million liters of plasma annually that can double in the future.
The new manufacturing facility will include a plasma warehouse and a testing laboratory. It will occupy 105,000 square meters strategically located in the administrative capital’s medical city, adjoining various healthcare institutions.
