Employer: TF ENGINEERING

Location: Bethel, Addis Ababa

Job type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Application deadline: 2026-11-10

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.

Requirements: Manufacturing & Production, Team Effectiveness, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Drawing, Creative Problem Solving

Skills and tags: Manufacturing & Production, Team Effectiveness, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Drawing, Creative Problem Solving

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