IoT & Industrial Automation Lead — UAE Onsite

Datamatics Technologies; Sharjah; On-site; AED 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Datamatics Technologies is seeking a senior IoT and automation specialist in the UAE to lead factory digitization efforts. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing IoT solutions across sensors, gateways, and enterprise platforms to enhance operational visibility and efficiency.

You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with vendors and system integrators, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance with industry standards in a 1-year onsite assignment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Robotics Automation, Assembly Line Automation, and Manufacturing Process Automation.
• Strong 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.

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.

Skills

Robotics Automation

Industrial IoT

OT/IT Integration

Robot & Cobot Simulation

Industrial Protocols

MODBUS

Profibus

Profinet

OPC UA

MQTT

AMQP

ThingWorx

Azure IoT Hub

AWS IoT Core

Python

JavaScript

C/C++

Edge Computing

IoT Security

PLC

SCADA

Tools

Node-RED

Home Assistant

Ansible

Job description

Datamatics Technologies is seeking a senior IoT and automation specialist in the UAE to lead factory digitization efforts. The role focuses on designing, deploying, and optimizing IoT solutions across sensors, gateways, and enterprise platforms to enhance operational visibility and efficiency.

You will mentor junior engineers and coordinate with vendors and system integrators, ensuring security, reliability, and compliance with industry standards in a 1-year onsite assignment.