Automation Senior Engineer (2023671)

Role Overview

Automation Senior Engineer at Nahdi. This is a technical support role for automated material handling equipment in warehouses and distribution centers.

Role Purpose

Provide technical support for automated material handling systems using complex troubleshooting and problem-solving. Maintain production continuity through equipment repair, system optimization, and collaboration with internal and external teams.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Support & Troubleshooting

• Modify, troubleshoot, and repair the interface between Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Material Flow System (MFS) to maintain production.
• Resolve operational challenges by fixing damaged parts including sensors, scanners, visualization systems, motors, frequency inverters, and encoders.
• Identify root causes of faults and production errors and initiate permanent solutions to ensure operation continuity.

System Analysis & Improvement

• Analyze system daily operation reports to track and identify opportunities for continued improvement.
• Design and conduct testing scenarios to identify system issues for improvements.
• Monitor automated system and machine performance and report daily to management.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with external software developers and internal teams with onsite staff to ensure maximum system uptime.
• Represent Nahdi in an international team of automation practices to ensure maximum system uptime and performance.
• Collaborate with other Material Handling Equipment (MHE) engineers to ensure 360-degree synergy and reach operation full capacity.
• Manage external suppliers and subcontractors performance to maximize business benefits.

Training & Documentation

• Design and deliver training for all users to increase system knowledge, resolve issues, and prevent issues from recurring.
• Design system manuals and documentation to be used in employee induction and on-the-job training.

Operations & Administration

• Update help-desk ticketing system to track, monitor, and resolve issues for better efficiency.
• Provide on-call support whenever the system requires it, including holidays and days off.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2-year degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of experience with PLC, .net, Siemens S7 PLC, SEW motors, and drives.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of electrical and electronic principles, motors, drivers, controllers, and HMIs.
• Knowledge of communication protocols.
• MS Office Suite.
• AutoCAD or E-Plan.
• English language.
• Arabic language.

Additional Information

• Work Environment: 80% indoors, 20% outdoors.
• Working Days: 6 days per week.
• Days Off: 1 day per week.
• Working Hours: 8 hours per day with rotating shifts (1-hour break).