Automation Engineer, PWT

Position overview

Controls and equipment delivery

• Develop and maintain PLC programs, function blocks, data structures, interfaces, and documentation; govern software changes and troubleshoot controls faults.
• Execute controls FAT/SAT, supplier reviews, punch-list closure, acceptance evidence, production release, and final technical handover.
• Develop HMI/SCADA screens and integrate PLCs with MES/APM/LMIS; validate machine data, quality results, serial transactions, genealogy, and traceability.
• Configure industrial networks and follow OT cybersecurity, backup, access, segmentation, incident, and recovery requirements.
• Deploy vision systems, support FANUC robot cells, and commission motion-control and equipment interfaces.
• Analyze downtime and cycle loss, verify corrective actions, support maintenance and launch readiness, and deliver training to Saudi technical staff.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, Automation, Mechatronics Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 3–5 years of hands-on PLC-based discrete automation experience.
• Demonstrated PLC/HMI development and equipment commissioning, FAT/SAT, launch, or high-volume ramp experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot schematics, I/O, networks, panels, safety circuits, and complex controls failures using structured root-cause analysis.
• Fluent professional English; Arabic strongly preferred.
• Automotive, EV, battery, Powertrain, or comparable advanced-manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Able to work safely around automated equipment, robots, electrical systems, and HV processes within assigned authorization.

Technical skills

• Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000 PLC platforms and associated safety PLCs.
• HMI/SCADA/Ignition, alarms, historian, diagnostics, FAT/SAT, I/O checkout, startup, and production handover.
• Industrial networks including Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and OPC-UA; PLC/MES integration and OT cybersecurity.
• Vision, robotics, motion control, VFDs, servos, encoders, and manufacturing equipment interfaces.
• Ability to interpret electrical, I/O, and network drawings, control panels, and safety circuits.

Safety and work environment

• Work involves automated Powertrain equipment, robots, electrical systems, and HV processes at a manufacturing facility.
• Follow functional-safety governance, machine and stored-energy LOTO, electrical safe-work practices, HV LOTO/HVIL, PPE, and applicable Saudi requirements.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off, holidays, and sick leave; and a 401(k) plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in equity and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program.