Automation Engineer

FashionUnited; Dubai; On-site; AED 335,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

FashionUnited is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to lead troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for warehouse automation systems. You will collaborate across teams, interface with OEMs for major repairs, and assist with new automation installations.

Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, preparing technical documentation, and delivering KPI reports. A Bachelor's in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering is required, with CMMS/WMS exposure a plus.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of 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.
• Assist in 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 or infrastructure modifications.
• Ensure automation systems operate in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Industrial automation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics/ Industrial Engineering

Tools

CMMS

WMS integrations

Job description

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.