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Mechanical Engineering

Automation engineer

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80% of people earn:
58K - 149K KES
10% earn less lthan 58K KES
10% earns more than 149K KES

Salaries in the survey are expressed in gross.

Based on the Kenya.paylab.com salary survey, 80% of people on the Automation engineer position in the Kenya earn between 58,096 KES and 149,019 KES monthly gross.

10% of employees earn less than 58,096 KES and 10% of people earn more than 149,019 KES.

The survey is based on data from employees, cleaned of extreme and duplicate values.

Description of job position

  • Design, develop, and implement automation systems and solutions to improve manufacturing processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation needs and requirements.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis for automation projects.
  • Program and configure PLCs, HMIs, and other automation equipment.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to automation systems and machinery.
  • Create and maintain documentation for automation processes, including specifications and user manuals.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations in all automation projects.
  • Provide technical support and training to operational staff on automated systems.
  • Stay updated on the latest technologies and trends in automation engineering.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity within the organization.

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Position Automation engineer - Mechanical Engineering in the labour market

In the salary ranking,
the job position takes

172. place

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797. place

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173. place

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Salary group 2

51,146 - 158,702 KES

172. place

Automation engineer

Mechanical Engineering

Salary group 2

58,096 - 149,019 KES

171. place

Bosun

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Salary group 2

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1. place

Chief Executive Officer

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Salary group 3

97,363 - 468,634 KES

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