The brain child of Prakash Patel, a talented pharmacist who migrated to Kenya in 1958. He quickly realised the fact that almost all medicine was being imported from abroad. Good medicine was expensive and out of the reach of the majority who were low and middle income earners. This led to the formation of Cosmos and a dream to manufacture quality and affordable medicines locally. Not only was that dream realised but Cosmos has grown to become the most reputable pharmaceutical manufacturer in east and central Africa.

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Electrical & Electronic Technician - Instrumentation

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

3 - 5 years

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Engineering / Technical

Job Summary:

Cosmos Limited is seeking a qualified Electrical & Electronic Engineer with a specialization or experience in Instrumentation to join its engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, installing, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting electrical and instrumentation systems to ensure safe and efficient operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Calibrate sensors, transmitters, control valves, and measuring instruments.
• Support PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Analyze equipment faults and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance records, and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation option or equivalent).
• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation, control systems, PLCs, and SCADA.
• Experience with calibration and process control equipment is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in engineering software and Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant industrial experience (or internship experience for entry-level roles).
• Professional registration or certification is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and maintenance practices.

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• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Calibrate sensors, transmitters, control valves, and measuring instruments.
• Support PLC, SCADA, and industrial automation systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Analyze equipment faults and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Prepare technical reports, maintenance records, and documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on projects.

• Knowledge of industrial instrumentation, control systems, PLCs, and SCADA.
• Experience with calibration and process control equipment is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency in engineering software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with industrial safety standards and maintenance practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation option or equivalent).
• 3-5 years of relevant industrial experience (or internship experience for entry-level roles).
• Professional registration or certification is an added advantage.