Automation Engineer

Careers International; Dubai; On-site; AED 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers International is seeking a skilled maintenance technician for automated warehouse systems in Dubai. You will perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, PLCs, sensors, and related electrical/electronic equipment, ensuring reliability and safety.

The role requires strong electromechanical knowledge, ability to read schematics, and experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and Beckhoff TwinCAT. You will operate in a 3-shift setting in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• ITI or Diploma in electromechanical fields required.
• Lean/continuous improvement knowledge desired.
• Experience with PM scheduling and maintenance planning systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain conveyor systems (roller, belt) and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on automated warehouse equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems including PLCs and sensors.
• Schedule maintenance tasks and manage work orders.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Work in a 3-shift environment with operations personnel.

Skills

PLC (Siemens S7)

Electrical theory

SCADA/HMI

Pneumatics

Servo drives

VFDs

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

3-phase power

Education

ITI Diploma/Certification

Tools

Siemens S7 PLC

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Profibus/Industrial networks

SCADA

Job description

• Perform all duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Maintenance workflow (scheduling, PM tasking, work order creation, etc.).
• Maintenance on Conveyor Systems (Roller, Belt).
• Troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems - including Siemens PLC, Profibus etc.
• Safety regulations and safe work practices.
• High Level electricity skills - (AC/DC theory, relays, switches, solenoids, fuses, breakers, etc.), power generation and distribution (including 3 phase), electrical safety, National Electric Code, motor theory and protection.
• High Level electronic skills including photo sensors, scanning devices, embedded controllers, Programmable Logic Controllers, servo drives, variable frequency drives, Ethernet devices, remote I/O.
• High level of technical and diagnostic skills including fault-finding of electrical circuits and pneumatic systems\
• Work experience on repairs and preventive maintenance of all automated warehouse equipment.
• Work closely with operations personnel to ensure that reliability and safety issues are dealt with in an effective and timely manner.
• Understanding of safety regulations, communication skills, basic computer skills, basic math skills, and the abilityto read blueprints and electrical and/or pneumatical schematics.
• Good Electromechanical knowledge, Basic of Siemens S7-400 safety PLC , Basic of Beckhoff PLC Twin Cat 2 Safety, SCADA, HMI, Profi bus, ASI Bus,Ether NET / Cat, Reading Electrical schematics, Servo drives, Variable frequency drives (VFD), Ethernet devices,Remote I/O

Requirements

• 2-year Industrial training institute (ITI) certification/ Diploma
• Quality Knowledge of TPM, LEAN, Kaizen, 5S or similar
• Must have working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, PLC (Siemens S7), Pneumatic, automation
• Experience in Automatic Storage and Retrieval Systems Cranes and shuttles Systems, garment on hanger systems and other associated high-speed Material Handling Equipment systems; Goods lifts, Elevators, DE stackers, Palletizers, wrapper, Tapping machine, erector, Belt conveyor etc.
• Experience with Maintenance scheduling / planning software
• LEAN or 6 sigmas would be an asset
• Working in a 3-shift environment