Maintenance & Project Engineer | Saudi Arabia

RAWAJ; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical manufacturing located in Riyadh is seeking a Maintenance Manager. In this role, you will lead maintenance operations, ensure system reliability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and significant experience in a managerial role within regulated industries. This is a critical position supporting compliance and efficiency in production environments.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in maintenance within medical disposables or pharmaceutical industries.
• Minimum 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience in automation, packaging, and sterilization systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Lead and supervise the maintenance team for maximum equipment uptime.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment.

Skills

Preventive and corrective maintenance

Leadership and team supervision

Troubleshooting electrical systems

Programming automation systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Industrial automation systems

Job description

Leverage your expertise and become a key part of a dynamic team at a leading company in the medical manufacturing sector, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

As a Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability, efficiency, and compliance of all production and utility systems. You will lead maintenance operations, oversee automation and engineering projects, and play a critical role in supporting continuous improvement across the facility.

Key Accountabilities

• Plan, manage, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance programs for:

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team to ensure maximum equipment uptime and operational safety.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Oversee installation, commissioning, and modification of equipment and systems.

• Program and maintain automation and control systems (PLCs, HMIs, sensors, and drives).

• Ensure full compliance with GMP, ISO 13485, and SFDA standards.

• Support process validation and equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) activities.

• Maintain maintenance documentation, calibration records, and compliance reports.

• Provide training and technical guidance to technicians and operators.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering.

• 8–12 years of experience in maintenance within medical disposables, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated industries.

• Minimum 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

• Hands‑on experience in automation, packaging, and sterilization systems.

• Proven track record in leading engineering projects and process improvements.

• Training or certification in PLC programming or industrial automation is an advantage.