Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives (GEPD)

Manufacturing Lead Automation Engineer (New Capital)

Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives (GEPD)  •  Cairo, EG (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Job Objective

Engineer responsible for leading automation initiatives within the production environment, supervising automation projects, ensuring optimal equipment performance, and supporting continuous improvement activities and automation maintenance. The role includes managing a team, coordinating with cross-functional departments, and ensuring that all automated systems meet safety, quality, and operational standards.

Key responsibility

  • Lead and supervise the automation engineering team at section level.
  • Manage, develop, and execute automation projects to improve productivity, efficiency, and safety.
  • Develop, test, and implement control system programs (PLC/HMI/SCADA).
  • Conduct root-cause analysis for automation-related breakdowns and implement preventive actions.
  • Support new production line installations, upgrades, and commissioning.
  • Collaborate with maintenance, production, and quality departments to ensure smooth operation of automated systems.
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables for automation initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
  • Evaluate new technologies and contribute to digital transformation initiatives (Industry 4.0, data monitoring, predictive maintenance).
  • Provide training and coaching to technicians and junior engineers.

Academic experience required

Bachelor's degree in electrical / communication engineering

Professional Experience Required

Essential:

  • Minimum 8 years of engineering experience.
  • Minimum 5 years of Automation engineering experience.
  • Minimum 4 years of a leadership experience.

Preferred:

  • Pharmaceutical background.
  • CMRB certified.

Computing Skills

  • Advanced PLC programming software.
  • SCADA/HMI development tools.
  • Strong knowledge of industrial networks and communication tools.
  • Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, EPLAN) for electrical diagrams.
  • Good understanding of data analysis tools and manufacturing monitoring systems (MES, historians, Excel, Power BI).
  • Basic understanding of Python, SQL, or other automation-related scripting languages is a plus.

Personal Skills

  • Detail oriented.
  • Strong follow up skills.
  • Proven project management & supervision skills.
  • Strong communication & interpersonal skills.

Languages

  • Written and spoken English and Arabic
Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives (GEPD)

About Grifols Egypt for Plasma Derivatives (GEPD)

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.

Industry
Chemicals & Materials
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Cairo, EG
Year Founded
Unknown
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