IoT Automation Engineer (UAE Based)

Location: UAE

• Employment Type: Full-Time (FTE)
• Experience Required: 10+ Years
• Work Mode: Onsite
• Duration: 1 Year
• Candidate Requirement: Candidates must currently be based in the UAE and legally eligible to work in the UAE. Any nationality is acceptable.

About the Role
The role involves conducting plant audits, capturing As-Is manufacturing processes, and identifying opportunities for factory digitization and Industry 4.0 transformation. The successful candidate will lead the implementation of IoT and automation solutions to improve operational efficiency and visibility within manufacturing workflows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant audits and capture As-Is manufacturing processes, instrumentation used, KPIs, and data flow while identifying opportunities for factory digitization and Industry 4.0 transformation.
• Recommend appropriate sensors, data acquisition techniques, useful KPIs, and IIoT use cases to enhance operational visibility and efficiency.
• Verify process design diagrams, prepare technical specifications, and develop automation solutions for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Lead technical assessments of system integrators and ODMs for Sensors, IIoT Gateways, Robots, Cobots, Drives, and Industrial Automation solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors, ODMs, and system integrators for solution delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Design, develop, and manage IoT and automation solutions that integrate industrial devices, sensors, gateways, and enterprise platforms.
• Lead IoT deployments, including device configuration, network integration, and data collection processes.
• Implement and optimize automation frameworks to streamline manufacturing workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Monitor IoT systems and automation environments to ensure performance, reliability, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot complex IoT, automation, networking, and integration-related issues.
• Develop custom automation applications and scripts using Python, JavaScript, or similar technologies.
• Collaborate with Engineering, IT, and Operations teams to align IoT and automation solutions with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industrial standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Document IoT architectures, automation workflows, and system configurations for ongoing support and future enhancements.
• Mentor junior specialists and provide technical leadership across IoT and automation initiatives.

Must-Have Skills

• Proven experience in Robotics Automation, Assembly Line Automation, and Manufacturing Process Automation, including conceptualization, design, simulation, architecture, and commissioning of automation solutions.
• Strong technical knowledge of Industry Sensors, Actuators, IoT Gateways, Middleware, Data Storage, Robots, Cobots, and OT-IT Integration.
• Hands-on experience in Robot and Cobot Simulation, Programming, Deployment, and Testing with OEMs such as KUKA, FANUC, ABB, Yokogawa, or similar vendors.
• Must have good experience with industrial communication protocols including MODBUS, Profibus, Profinet, HART, Ethernet, OPC UA, and OPC HDA.
• Strong understanding of IIoT Solution Architecture, including MQTT and AMQP protocols, and experience with IoT platforms such as ThingWorx, Azure IoT Hub, and AWS IoT Core.
• Experience implementing Industrial IoT use cases such as OEE, Predictive Maintenance, Camera-Based Quality Inspection, Genealogy, and SPC.
• Hands-on experience in Industry 4.0 Initiatives, IoT Platforms, Connected Devices, Industrial Automation, OT/IT Integration, and Digital Transformation Programs.
• Extensive experience in IoT Architecture, Device Integration, and Network Protocols including MQTT and CoAP.
• Proficiency with automation frameworks such as Node-RED, Home Assistant, and Ansible.
• Strong programming skills in Python, JavaScript, and C/C++.
• Knowledge of Edge Computing, Real-Time Data Processing, and IoT Data Analytics.
• Advanced understanding of IoT Security, including Encryption, Authentication, and Secure Communication.
• Experience working with PLCs, SCADA Systems, Historians, HMIs, CNC Controllers, and OT/IT Integration Environments.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Batch Process Engineering, including ISA S88 and ISA 95 standards.
• Experience in Batch Engineering, Testing, and Commissioning.
• Advanced training or certifications in DCS, PLC, SCADA, or Instrumentation from reputable automation vendors.
• Advanced knowledge of Vision Systems for Quality Inspection, OCR, Temperature Detection, Good/Reject Count, Measurement, and Quality Verification Technologies.
• Experience with Plant Automation Accelerator.
• Knowledge and experience with OSI PI Historian.