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.

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 improve 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 integrating 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 .