Lead Autonomous Platforms Architect

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM) seeks an experienced professional to lead autonomous platform architecture and design for sustainability and operational efficiency. You will guide cross-functional teams across engineering, data/AI, and operations to implement scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and continuous innovation within industrial settings, with a focus on integrating robotics, IoT, and AI into enterprise architectures.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in autonomous systems, robotics, industrial automation, or advanced technology environments.
• Proven experience designing or implementing autonomous or semi-autonomous platforms.
• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in process control or industrial automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of autonomous systems, robotics, control systems, and industrial automation.
• Experience with AI/ML, computer vision, and sensor technologies used in autonomous platforms.
• Understanding of OT/IT integration, IoT architectures, and edge computing platforms.
• Familiarity with real-time data processing, telemetry systems, and control systems integration.
• Experience with system integration, simulation tools, and testing environments.
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems and industrial standards.
• Strategic Thinking: Sustainability priorities and alignment with business goals.
• Analytical Problem Solving: Data-driven approaches to identify and solve performance gaps.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Communication: Clear articulation to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of autonomous platform architectures including robotics, IoT, AI, and control systems.
• Define technical standards and system architectures aligned with enterprise and innovation strategies.
• Maintain scalable, modular solutions aligned with future technology roadmaps.
• Lead technical design and implementation of autonomous platforms and systems.
• Guide multidisciplinary delivery teams across engineering, data/AI, and operations to implement solutions effectively.
• Oversee deployment of autonomous capabilities into operational environments, maintaining reliability and usability.
• Integrate sensors, control systems, data platforms, and analytics layers.
• Coordinate integration between OT and IT systems to enable real-time and intelligent operations.
• Resolve technical dependencies and system interoperability challenges.
• Maintain high performance, reliability, and resilience of autonomous systems.
• Define monitoring frameworks, operational performance benchmarks, and KPIs.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards and operational risk requirements, especially in industrial environments.
• Governance, Risk & Compliance: Maintain compliance with enterprise governance frameworks, cybersecurity requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Identify and manage risks related to autonomous systems deployment and scaling.
• Support architecture and technical reviews to maintain compliance and quality.
• Collaborate with Innovation, Operations, Engineering, and Data & AI teams to deliver integrated outcomes.
• Translate business and operational requirements into technical autonomous platform solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and influence decision-making across stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of autonomous platform capabilities, tools, and methodologies.
• Identify and assess emerging technologies such as AI-driven automation, robotics, digital twins, and edge computing.
• Support innovation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and value realization

Skills

Autonomous systems

Robotics

Control systems

Industrial automation

AI/ML

Computer vision

OT/IT integration

IoT architectures

Edge computing

Real-time data

Telemetry

System integration

Simulation tools

Safety standards

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Ma'aden Gold and Base Metals (MGBM) seeks an experienced professional to lead autonomous platform architecture and design for sustainability and operational efficiency. You will guide cross-functional teams across engineering, data/AI, and operations to implement scalable solutions.

The role emphasizes collaboration, safety, and continuous innovation within industrial settings, with a focus on integrating robotics, IoT, and AI into enterprise architectures.