Automation Technician

Unilever; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilever in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks an Automation Technician to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of factory electrical, instrumentation and automation systems. The role delivers preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and technical support to reduce downtime and protect product quality.

You will collaborate with Production, Process Engineering, Safety and Quality teams, design and implement automation improvements for lines, and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on electrical and automation experience in industrial settings.
• Diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or Automation.
• Ability to read P&IDs and electrical diagrams.
• Practical PLC programming and changes to HMI/SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Record equipment usage, parts replacement and maintenance status reports.
• Support installation, commissioning and upgrades of equipment.
• Coordinate with Production, Process Engineering, Safety, Quality and Projects teams to resolve automation issues.
• Design, program and implement automation improvements for lines and plants; maintain documentation.
• Service, troubleshoot and calibrate process-control instruments; ensure calibration.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based systems, I/O modules, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs and servo systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and monitor equipment to reduce downtime.
• Apply electrical safety requirements including LOTO and safe work practices.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical troubleshooting

HMI/SCADA

Safety compliance

Education

Diploma in Electrical/Mechatronics/Instrumentation/Automation

Bachelor's in Electrical Control/Mechatronics

Tools

HMI/SCADA systems

Job description

## Automation TechnicianApply: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 27, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R-1188816**JOB PURPOSE**This role exists to ensure safe, reliable and efficient operation of factory electrical, instrumentation and automation systems. The Electrical & Automation Technician delivers preventive maintenance, rapid fault diagnosis, focused improvement and technical support to reduce downtime, protect product quality and minimize waste and environmental impact. The role also supports maintenance strategy and coaches Technical Operators in engineering and manufacturing-system practices.You’ll be part of a team that believes in doing work that matters for people and the planet. Because here, we don’t just hire for jobs. We invite you to be part of something bigger.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Record equipment usage, parts replacement and scheduled maintenance, and provide periodic status reports on automation systems and improvement activities.* Support installation, commissioning and upgrades of equipment, and facilitate the introduction of new technologies with Projects Engineering.* Coordinate with Production, Process Engineering, Safety, Quality, Innovation and Projects teams to resolve electrical, instrumentation and automation issues.* Design, program and implement automation improvements for packaging lines and process plants, and maintain accurate electrical and automation documentation.* Service, troubleshoot and verify process-control instruments, and ensure instruments and sensors remain within calibration requirements.* Troubleshoot PLC-based systems, I/O modules, HMIs, SCADA, VFDs, servo systems, special-function modules, OT networks and integrated systems.* Perform preventive maintenance, inspections and routine checks, and monitor equipment parameters to reduce planned and unplanned downtime.* Diagnose and repair faults in machinery, instruments, electrical systems, control panels and automation equipment to restore safe operation quickly.* Support production and process plants by maintaining the technical integrity of electrical, instrumentation, automation and related maintenance systems.* Apply electrical safety requirements, including isolation, Lock Out Tag Out, verification of absence of voltage, grounding/short-circuiting where required, and work-area delimitation.**REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Strong safety mindset, problem-solving ability, initiative, communication skills and ability to work independently* Practical ability to program PLCs and make changes to HMI and SCADA systems.* Ability to read P&IDs, electrical drawings and software diagrams, and to troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation and automation breakdowns.* 3 to 5 years of hands-on electrical and automation experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.* Diploma in Electrical, Mechatronics, Instrumentation or Automation. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Knowledge of mechanical operation and maintenance, HVAC systems, OT networks, VFDs and servo systems.* Experience designing, installing, maintaining and repairing automated equipment in industrial or manufacturing settings.* Bachelor's degree in electrical Control or Mechatronics Engineering.Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.