Automation Production Support Engineer

Lucy Electric; Dammam; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Dammam is seeking an Automation Production Support Engineer to enhance production engineering and product/process automation. The role involves troubleshooting, programming, and improving automation processes while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical/electronic engineering and relevant industrial experience. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and efficiency in a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial experience in relevant skills.
• Experience with test jigs, fixtures, and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Production and troubleshoot automation products.
• Manage and maintain automation test rigs and PCBs.
• Train workers on product and technical aspects.

Skills

Process automation

Lean manufacturing concepts

Industrial automation

D365 ERP platform

LabVIEW

Education

Bachelor’s in electrical/electronic engineering

Tools

Omicron

Doble

DSO

Power supplies

Job description

Internal Job Title: Automation Production Support Engineer

Business: Lucy Switchgear Arabia

Location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Job Reference No: 3385

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for LSA Production Engineering & Product/Process Automation. Product Automation includes providing technical support to Production, troubleshooting, programming, testing, inspection, communication within internal/external, addressing site complaints, automation production improvements, and troubleshooting.

Job Context

Provide Technical support to LSA Operations in all activities involving Automation.

Job Dimensions

The Automation Production Support Engineer involves regular and close interactions with all functions of LSA Operations. Furthermore, interactions with Internal Sales are often required.

Key Accountabilities

The position is responsible for:

Product Automation

• Automation products troubleshooting, programming, testing, inspection, communication within internal/external, addressing site complaints.
• Managing and maintaining various automation test rigs and test fixtures.
• Managing and maintaining various automation PCBs (RTU/AMM/G3 Module).
• Actively participating in Automation, Maintenance, and Production teams.
• Involvement in new product manufacturing and testing.

Current Product Improvements

• Analysis & Problem solving
• 8D & other Methodology
• Providing design improvement feedback to Automation Engineering
• Trialling & implementing proposed improvements
• Creating a work environment to meet quality standards set by ISO 9001/14001
• BOM validation and error reporting for corrective actions (ECR/ECN process)
• Build Instructions

Lean Management

• Eliminating waste activities
• Coordinating with related departments for optimized process flow, lean manufacturing
• Reducing total cycle time (throughput time)
• Implementing 5S concepts

System Management (D365) & Management Reporting

• Submitting and circulating all management reports on time
• Managing budget activities for Production Department
• Handling D365 activities related to the Department (Route etc.)

Training

• Training workers on product and other technical aspects.

Health and Safety

• Facilitating a safe working environment and implementing H&S guidelines and regulations.

General

• Undertaking other duties as required to maintain or improve efficiency, quality, and service.
• Complying with all company policies and maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s in electrical/electronic engineering.
• 3+ years of industrial experience in relevant skills.
• Process automation, lean manufacturing concepts, industrial automation, ISO systems, D365 ERP platform.
• Experience with test jigs, fixtures, and lab equipment like Omicron/Doble, DSO, power supplies.
• Knowledge of LabVIEW is an advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

• Responsibility and accountability
• Leadership and management capabilities
• Positive attitude, team motivation, empowerment, openness
• Strategic, innovative thinking, nurturing talent, team building

Does this sound interesting? We would love to hear from you. Our application process is quick and easy. Apply today!