Automation Engineer (International - Saudi Arabia)

SUMMARY:
Job Overview:
The Molding and Assembly Automation Engineers are responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining automated assembly systems to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness both in the Molding and assembly areas respectively. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams including initial design engineers, project management through to eventually production, quality, and maintenance. The role of this engineer is to ensure automation equipment is sourced, designed and fabricated to requirement whilst it meets operational goals and industry standards.
For Molding it will involve robots for part extraction inclusive of end of arm grippers, sprue trimmers, flaming where required and packaging solutions most suitable for each machine and part produced.
In assembly it will involve the most cost-effective automated assembly processes and equipment with a focus on automation, accuracy, quality, and cycle time with maximized labor savings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in automation engineering within a manufacturing or assembly environment with a proven high level of automation.
• Exposure to injection molding, paint and assembly processes where possible.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, etc.), robotics (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or similar), drives, pneumatics, hydraulics and vision systems.
• Experience with CAD design software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

• Design and integrate automated assembly equipment, robotics, PLCs, and vision systems.
• Develop and validate control logic, machine sequencing, and human-machine interfaces (HMI).
• Lead projects from concept through installation, commissioning, and handover.
• Well-schooled and conversant with mechanical, electronic, electrical and robotic automation background and understanding.

• Analyze existing future assembly processes to identify opportunities for automation and continuous improvement.
• Improve equipment cycle times, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure ergonomics and operator safety are built into automation solutions.
• Ensure that automation with minimal human intervention is achieved in Production processes.

• Manage automation projects, including vendor selection, cost estimation, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and specifications for automation projects.
• Work with design engineers, Project management, Manufacturing management and customer to ensure maximum effectiveness and quality of product.

• Partner with Project team, maintenance and production teams to design, build, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize automated systems.
• Provide training to operators and maintenance personnel on new equipment.
• Work with quality engineers to ensure assembly systems meet product quality standards.
• Train maintenance staff in operation, process and maintenance of equipment.

• Ensure all automation equipment complies with safety, environmental, and industry regulations.
• Maintain and update documentation related to automation equipment and processes.

POSITION INFO:
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.