Automation Engineer

R&B Fashion; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

R&B Fashion in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Warehouse Automation Engineer to lead system design, optimization and the integration of automated material handling equipment.

You will program PLCs, configure SCADA interfaces, oversee maintenance and troubleshooting with technicians, support installation projects, ensure safety compliance, and deliver clear performance documentation and KPI reports to management.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in warehouse or industrial automation engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with automated conveyors, sortation systems, and WMS integrations.
• Exposure to CMMS and Industry 4.0 concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• System Design & Optimization: design and optimize automation systems for warehouse operations.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: lead root-cause analysis and preventive maintenance with technicians.
• Project Implementation & Support: assist planning, testing, and commissioning of new automation installations.
• Safety & Compliance: ensure safety standards and risk mitigation for automated zones.
• Reporting & Documentation: maintain logs and develop manuals, training content, and KPI reports.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial control systems

Conveyor systems

Sortation systems

CMMS exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description:

Key Responsibility:

System Design & Optimization

• Support the design and deployment of automated systems including conveyor belts, sorters, automated storage/retrieval systems (AS/RS), PLCs, and SCADA interfaces.
• Evaluate existing automation performance and recommend technical enhancements or upgrades to maximize uptime and throughput.
• Analyze system data to optimize process flows and improve system logic for warehouse operations.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues in automation equipment.
• Collaborate with technicians to implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans.
• Liaise with OEMs and service providers for major repairs or component replacements.

Project Implementation & Support

• Assist in the planning, testing, and commissioning of new automation installations or expansions.
• Ensure timely completion of engineering deliverables, technical documentation and validation protocols.
• Provide engineering support during system upgrades, process changes, or infrastructure modifications.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all automation systems operate in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and monitor safety protocols to prevent accidents and equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain up-to-date risk assessments and mitigation plans for automated zones.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain accurate logs of system performance, issue resolutions, and engineering modifications.
• Develop technical manuals, training content, and process documentation for team knowledge sharing.
• Present reports on automation KPIs, downtimes, and system efficiency to management.

Desired Experience:

• 4–6 years of experience in warehouse or industrial automation engineering, preferably within a retail distribution environment.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial control systems.
• Experience with automated conveyor systems, sortation systems, and warehouse management integrations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.
• Exposure to Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and Industry 4.0 concepts is a plus.