Mechatronics Technician

About the role

Githunguri Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society Ltd, which markets and processes milk into pouch-packed fresh milk, Tetra Classic, lala, butter, ghee and cream under the Fresha Dairy Products brand, is hiring a Mechatronics Technician in Nairobi. The post reports to the Engineering Supervisor and covers maintenance and repair of electromechanical systems.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out preventive, corrective, emergency and predictive maintenance on all electromechanical systems.
• Install equipment and configure software and hardware for instruments, drives, controls, PLCs and other computerized systems according to schematics and installation manuals.
• Diagnose equipment faults using proven troubleshooting methods, implement solutions and verify that repairs and maintenance remain effective.
• Run diagnostic tests on malfunctioning equipment to tell whether the problem is software, hardware or operator/process related.
• Keep custody of the backup software for PLC-run machines and equipment.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechatronics or an equivalent from a recognised college.
• KCSE certificate with C plain.
• At least two years of practical technical experience in a busy food manufacturing set-up.
• Experience in the dairy industry is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of electromechanical systems.

To apply, send your CV quoting the job title in the email subject line by close of business on 29 October 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.