IoT Automation Engineer

Datamatics Technologies; Sharjah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Datamatics Technologies in the UAE seeks an experienced IoT and automation leader to conduct plant audits, design and deploy scalable IIoT solutions, and drive digital transformation across manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with Engineering, IT and Operations, mentor junior specialists, and ensure security, compliance and high availability of IoT environments.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in robotics and manufacturing automation across design, simulation, and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of Industry sensors, actuators, gateways, middleware, and OT/IT integration.
• Hands-on robot and cobot programming with major OEMs and testing.
• Experience with industrial communication protocols including MODBUS, Profibus, Profinet, HART, Ethernet, OPC UA/HDA.
• IIoT architecture expertise with MQTT/AMQP and cloud platforms like ThingWorx, Azure IoT Hub, AWS IoT Core.
• Experience implementing IIoT use cases like OEE, predictive maintenance, quality inspection, SPC.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant audits and map As-Is processes, identify digitization opportunities and Industry 4.0 transformation.
• Recommend sensors, data acquisition, KPIs and IIoT use cases to boost visibility and efficiency.
• Verify process designs, prepare specs and develop automation solutions for multiple projects.
• Lead assessments of system integrators and ODMs for sensors, gateways, robots and automation.
• Coordinate with vendors for solution delivery, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Design and manage IoT/automation solutions integrating devices, gateways and enterprise platforms.
• Lead IoT deployments including device config, network integration and data collection.
• Implement and optimize automation frameworks to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
• Monitor IoT systems for performance, reliability, availability and security.
• Troubleshoot complex IoT/automation issues; develop custom scripts in Python/JS.
• Mentor junior specialists and align IoT initiatives with business objectives.
• Ensure compliance with industrial standards and document architectures for support.

Skills

Robotics automation

Industry sensors

IoT gateways

OT/IT integration

MODBUS

OPC UA

MQTT/AMQP

IoT platforms

Python/JavaScript/C

Edge computing

Tools

KUKA/FANUC/ABB

Industrial protocols

Job description

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