Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Industry: IoT / Smart Building & Home Automation
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About the Role:
We are seeking an Automation Engineer to lead the technical delivery of smart home and smart building projects in KSA. This role includes responsibilities from site inspection through installation, integration, and commissioning, while serving as a key client-facing contact. The Automation Engineer will play a crucial part in the company's growth plan in KSA, taking on client communication and project ownership, thus allowing the sales team to focus on expanding into new markets, such as Kuwait.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Delivery
- Conduct technical site inspections; understand client requirements for automation devices, scenarios, and scenes, while validating site constraints.
- Manage design, configuration, installation, integration, testing, and commissioning of smart wireless systems (Zigbee, Wi-Fi) across lighting, curtains, HVAC, AV, alarm, and security applications.
- Develop automation layouts and wiring diagrams; troubleshoot issues on-site or remotely as necessary.
- Coordinate and evaluate new device/integration methods, conducting workshops and site trials for proof-of-concept solutions.
Client & Project Coordination
- Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients through installation, integration, and handover, managing day-to-day communications that have historically been the responsibility of sales.
- Direct and coordinate technicians on-site: confirm site readiness with contractors/clients, ensure teams are briefed, and stock/consumables are available (in collaboration with Procurement).
- Ensure efficient site time, seamless project handovers, and timely delivery that meets contract requirements.
- Participate in site visits with Sales to assess customer requirements and assist in pre-sales device testing.
Solution Development & Learning
- Support the evaluation of new customer and site needs alongside Sales, coordinating proof-of-concept installations.
- Build working knowledge of the company's IoT platform, project design, and execution processes, expanding understanding of third-party device integration into the ecosystem.
- Collaborate closely with the regional Pre-Sales team on technical scoping and solution design.
- Adhere to all company health & safety policies and procedures on-site.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in home/building automation, ELV, or smart systems installation and integration.
- Strong understanding of the KSA home automation market and available products.
- Hands-on experience with wireless automation protocols (Zigbee, Wi-Fi) and associated devices (lighting, curtains, HVAC, AV, security/alarm).
- Comfortable coordinating installation teams and acting as a technical liaison with clients and contractors.
- Strong communication skills; this role carries significant client-facing responsibilities, not solely back-end technical delivery.
Nice to Have
- Prior ELV project coordination or supervisory experience.
- Exposure to IoT platforms, device integration, or smart building software ecosystems.
