Automation Maintenance Technician - Warehouse Systems

Apparel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apparel Group in Dubai, UAE seeks an Automation Maintenance Technician - Warehouse Systems to maintain and troubleshoot automated warehouse equipment and industrial control systems. You will support conveyors, sorters, pick and pack stations, ASRS, PLC-based systems, sensors and actuators to minimize downtime and ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires 3–5 years of experience, hands-on skills across electrical, mechanical, and control systems, and IT literacy for diagnostics and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting warehouse automation systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and control panels.
• Experience with PLC diagnostics.
• Understanding of mechanical drive systems.
• Experience with automated conveyors, sorters, ASRS, or similar equipment.
• IT literacy for basic diagnostics, system updates and maintenance tracking.
• Experience with WMS-integrated automation equipment and HMI interfaces preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on warehouse automation systems.
• Maintain conveyors, sorters, pick and pack stations, ASRS, and PLC-based equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system faults to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose issues involving electrical systems, control panels, PLCs, and mechanical drives.
• Calibrate sensors, actuators, and electrical components per standards.
• Identify recurring faults and support corrective measures.

Skills

PLC diagnostics

Electrical systems

HMI interfaces

Mechanical drive systems

Troubleshooting

Warehouse automation

Conveyors/Sorters/ASRS

IT literacy

WMS-integrated automation

Job description

Job Snapshot

Automation Maintenance Technician - Warehouse Systems

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Warehousing

Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair

Experience: 3-5 years

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Position Overview

Apparel Group is hiring an Automation Maintenance Technician - Warehouse Systems in Dubai, UAE to maintain and troubleshoot automated warehouse equipment and industrial control systems. The role supports conveyors, sorters, pick and pack stations, ASRS, PLC-based systems, sensors, actuators, and related equipment, with responsibility for minimizing downtime and maintaining safe, reliable warehouse operations.

Job Details

Country: UAE

City: Dubai

Industry: Warehousing

Function: Installation-Maintenance-Repair

Salary: Not disclosed

Gender: No Preference

Candidate Nationality: Not specified

Job Type: Full Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance on warehouse automation systems.
• Maintain conveyors, sorters, pick and pack stations, ASRS, and PLC-based equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system faults to minimize operational downtime.
• Diagnose issues involving electrical systems, control panels, PLCs, and mechanical drive systems.
• Calibrate sensors, actuators, and electrical components according to operational standards.
• Identify recurring equipment faults and support appropriate corrective measures.

Operational Support

The Automation Maintenance Technician will work closely with warehouse operations teams to resolve automation-related interruptions and restore equipment availability. Maintenance activities and technical interventions must be recorded accurately and completed in accordance with established SOPs.

System and Safety Compliance

• Ensure automation equipment operates in accordance with HSE requirements and operational safety protocols.
• Conduct equipment inspections and identify potential failures or unsafe conditions.
• Report malfunctioning components and safety hazards.
• Support safe maintenance practices across automated warehouse systems.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities focused on equipment uptime and warehouse efficiency.

Documentation and Technical Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work and technical interventions.
• Record replacement parts used during maintenance activities.
• Document system modifications and equipment changes.
• Prepare technical reports covering maintenance findings and recurring issues.
• Provide feedback that can support process and equipment improvements.
• Participate in root cause analysis activities.
• Support CAPA - Corrective and Preventive Actions initiatives.

Desired Experience and Technical Skills

• 3-5 years of experience maintaining and troubleshooting warehouse automation systems or industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of electrical systems and control panels.
• Experience with PLC diagnostics.
• Understanding of mechanical drive systems.
• Practical troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience working with automated conveyors, sorters, pick and pack stations, ASRS, or similar equipment.
• IT literacy for basic diagnostics, system updates, and maintenance tracking.
• Experience with WMS-integrated automation equipment and HMI interfaces is preferred.

Technical Environment

The position involves hands-on maintenance across integrated warehouse automation equipment where mechanical, electrical, and control technologies operate together. Familiarity with PLC diagnostics, HMI interfaces, WMS-integrated automation, sensors, actuators, control panels, and automated material handling equipment will support effective fault diagnosis and equipment recovery.