Automation Lead Engineer

Prima Corporation Limited (Prima) is the leading manufacturer of preforms and caps, in West Africa, focused on the beverage industry. Established in 1965, Prima repositioned its business in 2005 to focus on the manufacturing of preforms and caps. Since then Prima has been exceeding market growth, year on year, and has established a position as the clear market leader in this industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Automation Lead Engineer

Location: Alaba Coker - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• The Automation Lead Engineer is responsible for the design, maintenance, optimization, and continuous improvement of automation and control systems across operations.
• The role ensures the reliability and efficiency of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation, variable speed drives, and other automated systems to support production targets, product quality, and operational excellence.
• The Automation Lead Engineer provides technical leadership, drives digitalization and process improvement initiatives, and works closely with Production, Electrical, Mechanical, Utilities, and Quality teams to maximize plant performance and equipment availability.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Operate & Maintain Compression Mold Machine:

• Maintain Preform Compression molding and Printing machine for the Caps and Preform according to specifications from OEM.
• Making necessary adjustments to parts and replacing anything worn out.
• Maintain all Production related machine and include trouble shooting problems and correction.
• Use product guidelines to Maintain machine with 85% preventive maintenance and maintain 5 S in the area.
• Integrate preventative maintenance program to ensure proper function of equipment and reduce the breakdown of the machine.
• Execute quality program, preventive maintenance and on uptime of the machine.
• Focused on controlling and improving out scrap to good production ratio by using preventative maintenance.
• Develop, modify, and optimize PLC and HMI programs to improve operational efficiency.
• Manage calibration and maintenance of plant instrumentation and sensors.
• Support installation, commissioning, and integration of new automation projects and equipment.
• Conduct root cause analysis for control system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain system backups, documentation, and change management records for automation systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, energy efficiency, and equipment reliability.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline.
• 6-8 years' experience in industrial automation within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• At least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Omron, or similar platforms).
• Hands-on experience with SCADA, HMI, VFDs, industrial networks, and process control systems.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., COREN, NSE) is an added advantage.
• Preferred: Experience in plastic/preform industry, packaging, or other high-volume manufacturing.

Key Competencies:

• Industrial Automation & Control Systems
• PLC Programming, SCADA & Instrumentation
• Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• Project Leadership & Team Management
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Growth and training opportunities
• Supportive and safety-focused work environment
• Employee Welfare – HMO, Staff Bus, Staff Canteen

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only those that meet specified job requirements will be contacted.