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.