About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Automation Engineer specialized in Robotics to enhance our production team in Sharjah, UAE. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automation and robotic systems throughout our production facility. The primary goal is to transform the existing production environment into a highly automated, efficient, and technology-driven setup that minimizes manual intervention, reduces reliance on repetitive human labor, improves throughput, and ensures consistent product quality.
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing production facility to identify manual operations, repetitive tasks, production bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation.
- Develop and implement a factory automation roadmap aligned with production targets, operational requirements, and long-term business strategy.
- Analyze existing manufacturing and assembly workflows, redesigning them to minimize unnecessary manual handling, waiting time, movement, and production delays.
- Identify processes suitable for full automation, partial automation, or support through robotic systems.
- Develop automation solutions for repetitive, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and precision-critical production activities.
- Integrate automated workstations, machinery, conveyors, fixtures, sensors, and control systems into existing production lines.
- Establish standardized and repeatable production processes that reduce dependence on individual operators and manual decision-making.
- Develop automated or semi-automated workstations for repetitive assembly, component positioning, fastening, and installation activities.
- Automate cable preparation, routing, connector installation, and other selected electrical assembly operations where technically feasible.
- Integrate automated functional test stations for electronic assemblies, sensor modules, motors, actuators, and other applicable subsystems.
- Ensure compliance of all automated production and testing processes with approved engineering specifications, quality requirements, and applicable safety procedures.
Skills/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Typically 5–8 years of relevant experience in industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with PLC programming, industrial robotics, motion control, and automated machinery.
- Experience in automated testing, machine vision, sensor integration, and industrial control systems.
- Knowledge of manufacturing process optimization, digital production systems, and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience in precision equipment manufacturing, electronics assembly, industrial robotics, or oil and gas equipment is preferred.
- Experience in pipeline inspection equipment manufacturing or testing will be a strong advantage.
Physical and Mental Requirements
- Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Mobility: Must be able to walk and climb, performing duties in a refinery or plant environment, and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
- Communication: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, or other communication capabilities, to communicate effectively.
- Focus and Multitasking: Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively.
- Safety Equipment: Must be able to wear safety equipment as required for personal protection in manufacturing environments.
- Personal Mobility and Reflexes: Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.
What We Do
The company provides comprehensive In-Line Inspection Services within the oil and gas industry, focusing on identifying and sizing pipeline threats. Employing advanced technologies such as Magnetic Flux Leakage, Transverse Field Inspection, Ultrasound, and specialized tools, we ensure precise detection and assessment of various pipeline anomalies.
Inspection Technologies
- Magnetic Flux Leakage (MFL): Detects and sizes general corrosion and metal loss anomalies.
- Transverse Field Inspection (TFI): Detects and sizes general corrosion and metal loss anomalies, primarily axially oriented.
- Ultrasound (UT): Detects and sizes various metal loss anomalies with high depth sizing accuracy.
- Ultrasonic Crack Detection: Detects and sizes cracks and colonies of cracks.
- Caliper (Geometry): Detects and sizes deviations in the ideal circular shape of a pipeline (dents, ovalities, wrinkles, etc.).
Specialized Tools and Technologies
- Combo Tools: Utilize multiple measurement systems in various combinations.
- Specialized Tubing Technologies: Designed for Furnace and Downhole Operations.
