Electrical & Electronic Technician – Instrumentation at Cosmos Limited

Electrical & Electronic Technician – Instrumentation at Cosmos Limited – Cosmos Limited Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Cosmos Limited is recruiting an Electrical & Electronic Technician – Instrumentation to join its engineering team in Nairobi. This is a full-time position focused on the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on technical expertise in control systems, calibration, and process instrumentation to support safe and efficient operations across production facilities.

Cosmos Limited is East and Central Africa’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, with a heritage spanning decades of producing quality medicines. The company operates state-of-the-art facilities and depends on skilled technical professionals to maintain critical electrical and instrumentation infrastructure. This position offers the chance to contribute directly to manufacturing reliability and regulatory compliance in a reputable organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical equipment and instrumentation systems across production areas
• Calibrate sensors, transmitters, control valves, and measuring instruments to specification
• Support operation and maintenance of PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation systems
• Execute preventive maintenance schedules and respond to corrective maintenance requests
• Diagnose equipment faults, document root causes, and recommend technical improvements
• Verify compliance with safety standards, quality protocols, and environmental regulations
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance logs, and system documentation
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on equipment upgrades and projects

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering with instrumentation specialisation, or equivalent qualification (HND accepted)
• Three to five years of documented experience in industrial instrumentation and control systems
• Practical knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and process control equipment
• Demonstrated competency in calibration procedures and measurement instrument operation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities when diagnosing system faults
• Proficiency with engineering software tools and Microsoft Office applications
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and preventive maintenance practices
• Professional registration or relevant technical certification is advantageous

What to Expect

• A structured work environment within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing facility where attention to detail and adherence to protocols is essential
• Access to technical training and exposure to modern industrial automation and instrumentation technologies
• Collaboration with experienced engineering teams and cross-functional departments across the organisation
• This Electrical & Electronic Technician – Instrumentation at Cosmos Limited position in Nairobi is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.

Method of Application

Send your application to [email protected]