R&D Trainee Engineer

Yokogawa; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Al Khobar is looking for a candidate to support research and development activities. You will conduct scientific experiments, collect and analyze data, and prepare reports. The role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science or AI, with a desire to develop programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or Java. The company offers an inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages career growth.

Qualifications

• Limited work-based experience (0 to 3 months) is required.
• Limited managerial experience (0 to 3 months) is required.

Responsibilities

• Support carrying out a range of research activities.
• Conduct scientific experiments and tests under supervision.
• Extract and combine data to generate standard reports.
• Develop testing standards and procedures.
• Produce accurate reports by collecting data.
• Use data management systems to access specific information.
• Prepare moderately complex documents for technology devices.
• Follow HS&E policies and safeguard the environment.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards.
• Participate in development planning activities.

Skills

Data Collection and Analysis

Computer Skills

Programming Skills (Advance), Preferably MATLAB, Python, Java

Data Control

Verbal Communication

Compliance Management

Reporting

Research Specifications

Analytical Processes

Planning and Organizing

Research Methods

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer science or AI

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries. Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Research
  Support others by carrying out a range of research activities.
• R & D Experiments
  Conduct scientific experiments and tests under supervision and contribute to the translation of results into practical applications.
• Insights and Reporting
  Extract and combine data to generate standard reports.
• Testing
  Develop testing standards and procedures under the direction of professional colleagues.
• Data Collection and Analysis
  Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats.
• Data Management
  Use data management systems to access specific information as and when required.
• Document Preparation
  Prepare moderately complex documents using a variety of applications for technology devices such as standard office software. Also responsible for gathering and summarizing data for reports.
• Health, Safety and Environment
  Follow the organization’s Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) policies, procedures and mandatory instructions; identify and mitigate risks, and safeguard the environment and the wellbeing of oneself and others.
• Operational Compliance
  Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization’s policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure.
• Personal Capability Building
  Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Behavioral Competencies

• Manages Complexity
  Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles, explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes, and sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Tech Savvy
  Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn cutting‑edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
• Collaborates
  Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Learns to operate as a team player, contributing actively to the group’s efforts, seeks others’ inputs, appreciates their contributions, and offers to help when the need is clear.

Skills

• Data Collection and Analysis
  Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Computer Skills
  Supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages, while providing technical guidance as needed.
• Programming Skills (Advance), Preferably MATLAB, Python, Java
• Data Control
  Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to acquire, organize, protect and process data to fulfill business objectives.
• Verbal Communication
  Uses clear and effective verbal communication skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
• Compliance Management
  Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.
• Reporting
  Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to create relevant, lucid and effective reports.
• Research Specifications
  Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to create research specifications and related materials.
• Analytical Processes
  Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to support research schedules using appropriate analytical processes and procedures.
• Planning and Organizing
  Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.
• Research Methods
  Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to conduct research using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer science or AI

General Experience

Very limited work based experience (0 to 3 months)

Managerial Experience

Very limited (0 to 3 months)

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

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